noun
crimper
Crimper (noun) means a small climbing hold that can only be held with the tips of a person's fingers.
noun
1
A small climbing hold that can only be held with the tips of a person's fingers.
2
A person who crimps when climbing.
3
A hairdresser.
4
A device for giving hair a wavy appearance.
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Etymology
From crimp + -er (agent noun suffix) or, for the climbing hold, + -er (patient suffix).
Rhymes for crimper
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What is the meaning of crimper?
"crimper" (noun) means a small climbing hold that can only be held with the tips of a person's fingers.
What are the different meanings of crimper?
"crimper" has 3 main meanings: 1. A small climbing hold that can only be held with the tips of a person's fingers; 2. A person who crimps when climbing; 3. A hairdresser.