English dictionary
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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 | ||
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