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- pronunciation:
- krImp
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
crimps, crimping, crimped |
| definition 1: |
to press into small, regular folds or waves; corrugate.
- similar words:
- ridge
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| definition 2: |
to shape (leather) by bending.
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| definition 3: |
to press (hair) into tight curls or waves.
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| definition 4: |
to obstruct or hamper.
Her lack of interest crimped my enthusiasm. |
| related words: |
fold, kink, ruffle |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or result of crimping.
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| definition 2: |
(usu. pl.) tight waves or curls in the hair.
- similar words:
- kink
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| definition 3: |
an obstruction or hindrance.
The economic decline put a crimp in his living style.- similar words:
- kink
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| related words: |
buckle, fold |
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| derivation: |
crimper (n.) |
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