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BNC: 33761 COCA: 20023

crimp

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
1 crimp /ˈkrɪmp/ verb
crimps; crimped; crimping
1 crimp
/ˈkrɪmp/
verb
crimps; crimped; crimping
Learner's definition of CRIMP
[+ object]
: to make the surface or edge of (hair, cloth, metal, etc.) have many small waves or folds使成波浪形;使起皱
: to press (parts or pieces) tightly together压紧
US : to prevent (something) from happening or proceeding in the usual or desired way阻碍;束缚
2 crimp /ˈkrɪmp/ noun
plural crimps
2 crimp
/ˈkrɪmp/
noun
plural crimps
Learner's definition of CRIMP
[count]
: a small wave or fold in the surface of something (such as hair or cloth)卷;褶皱

put a crimp in

US
: to prevent (something) from happening or proceeding in the usual or desired way : to affect (something) badly妨碍;束缚;严重影响
BNC: 33761 COCA: 20023

crimp

1 of 4

verb (1)

crimped; crimping; crimps

transitive verb

1
: to cause to become wavy, bent, or pinched: such as
a
: to form (leather) into a desired shape
b
: to give (synthetic fibers) a curl or wave like that of natural fibers
c
: to pinch or press together (something, such as the margins of a pie crust) in order to seal
2
: to be an inhibiting or restraining influence on : cramp
sales had been crimped by credit controls Time
crimper noun

crimp

2 of 4

noun (1)

1
: something produced by or as if by crimping: such as
a
: a section of hair artificially waved or curled
b
: a succession of waves (as in wool fiber)
c
: a bend or crease formed in something
2
: something that cramps or inhibits : restraint, curb

crimp

3 of 4

noun (2)

: a person who entraps or forces men into shipping as sailors or into enlisting in an army or navy

crimp

4 of 4

verb (2)

crimped; crimping; crimps

transitive verb

: to trap into military or sea service : impress

Synonyms

Word History

Etymology

Verb (1)

Dutch or Low German krimpen to shrivel; akin to Middle Dutch crampe hook, cramp

Noun (2)

perhaps from crimp entry 1

First Known Use

Verb (1)

1712, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (1)

1782, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1718, in the meaning defined above

Verb (2)

1789, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crimp was in 1712
BNC: 33761 COCA: 20023

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