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crimp

1. crimp \'krimp\ vt [D or LG krimpen to shrivel; akin to LG krampe hook - 
   more at ]CRAMP 1: to cause to become wavy, bent, or warped : as  1a: to 
   form (leather) into a desired shape  1b: to draw or pinch in or together in 
   glass manufacturing  1c: to roll the edge of  2: GASH  3: to put a crimp in 
    - crimp.er n
2. crimp n 1: something produced by or as if by crimping : as  1a: a 
   section of hair artificially waved or curled  1b: a succession of waves (as 
   in wool fiber)  2: something that cramps or inhibits 
3. crimp n [perh. fr. 1crimp] : a person who entraps or forces men into 
   shipping as sailors or enlisting  in an army or navy
4. crimp vt : to trap into military service