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English noun: crimper

1. crimper (person) someone who tricks or coerces men into service as sailors or soldiers


Synonymscrimp


Broader (hypernym)abductor, kidnaper, kidnapper, snatcher

2. crimper (artifact) a mechanical device consisting of a cylindrical tube around which the hair is wound to curl it


SamplesA woman with her head full of curlers is not a pretty sight.


Synonymscurler, hair curler, roller


Broader (hypernym)mechanical device









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