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

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