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crimp

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
1 crimp /ˈkrɪmp/ verb
crimps; crimped; crimping
1 crimp
/ˈkrɪmp/
verb
crimps; crimped; crimping
Britannica Dictionary definition of CRIMP
[+ object]
: to make the surface or edge of (hair, cloth, metal, etc.) have many small waves or folds
: to press (parts or pieces) tightly together
US : to prevent (something) from happening or proceeding in the usual or desired way
2 crimp /ˈkrɪmp/ noun
plural crimps
2 crimp
/ˈkrɪmp/
noun
plural crimps
Britannica Dictionary definition of CRIMP
[count]
: a small wave or fold in the surface of something (such as hair or cloth)

put a crimp in

US
: to prevent (something) from happening or proceeding in the usual or desired way : to affect (something) badly