crimp (Meaning)

Wordnet

crimp (n)

an angular or rounded shape made by folding

someone who tricks or coerces men into service as sailors or soldiers

a lock of hair that has been artificially waved or curled

Wordnet

crimp (v)

make ridges into by pinching together

curl tightly

Webster

crimp (v. t.)

In cartridge making, to fold the edge of (a cartridge case) inward so as to close the mouth partly and confine the charge.

crimp Sentence Examples

  1. She used a small metal tool to crimp the edges of the pie crust for a decorative finish.
  2. The plumber used a crimping tool to secure the copper pipes together.
  3. The hairdresser used a crimping iron to add texture to her client's straight hair.
  4. The chef used a crimping technique to seal the edges of the dumplings.
  5. The electrician crimped the wire connectors to ensure a secure electrical connection.
  6. The tailor used a crimping machine to create precise pleats in the fabric.
  7. The jeweler used pliers to crimp the ends of the necklace chain.
  8. She crimped the ribbon to add a decorative touch to the gift wrapping.
  9. The technician crimped the end of the cable to prevent fraying.
  10. He crimped the paper to create a tight seal on the package.

FAQs About the word crimp

an angular or rounded shape made by folding, someone who tricks or coerces men into service as sailors or soldiers, a lock of hair that has been artificially wa

crease,furrow, crinkle,wrinkle,loop, pleat, ply, pucker, tuck, corrugation

advantage, spur, stimulus, advantage, impetus, incentive, edge, impetus, edge, catalyst

She used a small metal tool to crimp the edges of the pie crust for a decorative finish.

The plumber used a crimping tool to secure the copper pipes together.

The hairdresser used a crimping iron to add texture to her client's straight hair.

The chef used a crimping technique to seal the edges of the dumplings.