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CRIMP

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Crimp.

How to pronounce crimp:

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Crimp - as a noun

An angular or rounded shape made by folding

Example: "A fold in the napkin"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bendcreaseflexurefoldplication
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
angular shapeangularity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crimper

A lock of hair that has been artificially waved or curled

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lock
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Crimp - as a verb

Make ridges into by pinching together

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pinch
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
foldfold upturn up
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Curl tightly

Example: "Crimp hair"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crapefrizzfrizzlekinkkink up

Crimp - as an adjective

Easily crumbled; friable; brittle.

Weak; inconsistent; contradictory.

Example Sentences

"I need to buy a crimp for my hair."
"The plumber used a crimp to connect the pipes."
"She made a small crimp in the pastry to seal the edges."
"The detective found a crimp in the fabric, indicating a struggle."
"He applied a crimp to the metal sheet to strengthen it."
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Word Game Points

Is CRIMP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, crimp is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CRIMP has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is CRIMP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, crimp is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CRIMP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is CRIMP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, crimp is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CRIMP has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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