Pronunciation: /krɪmp/
noun a bend, fold, or curl in something, typically hair or fabric
A1 I need a crimp to secure the electrical wires together.
A2 The hairdresser used a crimp to create waves in her hair.
B1 The chef used a crimp to seal the edges of the pie crust.
B2 The tailor used a crimp to create pleats in the fabric.
C1 The jeweler used a crimp to secure the gemstone in place.
C2 The metalworker used a crimp to join two pieces of metal together.
verb to press or squeeze into small regular folds or ridges
A1 She crimped the edges of the pie crust with a fork.
A2 The hair stylist crimped her hair for a retro look.
B1 The chef crimped the dumplings to seal in the filling.
B2 The electrician crimped the wires together to ensure a secure connection.
C1 The master baker crimped the pastry dough with precision and skill.
C2 The skilled craftsman crimped the metal sheet with intricate designs.
formal The electrician used a crimping tool to secure the wires together.
informal I had to crimp the edge of the pie crust to seal it.
slang She crimped her hair for the '80s themed party.
figurative His strict rules really crimped our plans for the weekend.
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