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crimp
verb(crimp)
to cause to become wavy, bent, or pinched: such as
crimp
verb(crimp)
to form (leather) into a desired shape
crimp
verb(crimp)
to give (synthetic fibers) a curl or wave like that of natural fibers
crimp
noun(crimp)
something produced by or as if by crimping: such as
crimp
noun(crimp)
a section of hair artificially waved or curled
crimp
noun(crimp)
a succession of waves (as in wool fiber)
crimp
noun(crimp)
a person who entraps or forces men into shipping as sailors or into enlisting in an army or navy
crimp
verb(crimp)
to trap into military or sea service : impress
crimp
idiom(crimp)
to prevent (something) from happening or proceeding in the usual or desired way : to affect (something) badly

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