English noun: crimp | |||
1. | crimp (shape) an angular or rounded shape made by folding | ||
Samples | A fold in the napkin. A crease in his trousers. A plication on her blouse. A flexure of the colon. A bend of his elbow. | ||
Synonyms | bend, crease, flexure, fold, plication | ||
Broader (hypernym) | angular shape, angularity | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | kink, plait, pleat, pucker, ruck, twirl, twist | ||
2. | crimp (person) someone who tricks or coerces men into service as sailors or soldiers | ||
Synonyms | crimper | ||
Broader (hypernym) | abductor, kidnaper, kidnapper, snatcher | ||
3. | crimp (body) a lock of hair that has been artificially waved or curled | ||
Broader (hypernym) | curl, lock, ringlet, whorl | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | kiss curl, pin curl, spit curl | ||
English verb: crimp | |||
1. | crimp (contact) make ridges into by pinching together | ||
Synonyms | pinch | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | fold, fold up, turn up | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | flute | ||
2. | crimp (contact) curl tightly | ||
Samples | Crimp hair. | ||
Examples | They crimp their hair | ||
Synonyms | crape, frizz, frizzle, kink, kink up | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | curl, wave | ||