Crimp | Mean of crimp in English Dictionary
/ˈkrɪmp/
- Verb
- to make the surface or edge of (hair, cloth, metal, etc.) have many small waves or folds
- She crimps her hair with a curling iron.
- Crimp the edges of the pie crust with a fork.
- to press (parts or pieces) tightly together
- Crimp the pieces of foil together.
- to prevent (something) from happening or proceeding in the usual or desired way
- economic problems that have been crimping [=putting a crimp in] sales in the computer industry
- Noun
- a small wave or fold in the surface of something (such as hair or cloth)
- to prevent (something) from happening or proceeding in the usual or desired way
- The storm put a crimp in our travel plans.
- The extra expenses put a crimp in the company's budget.
