Crimp

Pronunciation: /ˈkrɪmp/

Crimp (verb)

  1. to make hair or fabric wavy by pressing or curling.
  2. to press the edges of dough or pastry together to seal it.

Examples

  • She crimped her hair for the party.
  • They crimped the fabric to add texture.

Common collocations: crimp hair, crimp fabric, crimp edges, crimp a pie, hair crimp

Crimp (noun)

  1. a small wave or fold in hair or fabric.
  2. a pressed edge on dough or pastry to keep it closed.

Examples

  • The crimp in her hair looked stylish.
  • He admired the crimp in the fabric.

Synonyms of Crimp

Neutral

Antonyms of Crimp

  • when referring to hair or fabric