Definitions

1. noun

a bend or fold in a surface, especially a fabric, caused by being pressed or folded

“The seam had a noticeable crimp in the middle.”

2. verb

to bend or fold something, especially a fabric, so that it has a curved or wavy edge

“She spent hours trying to crimp her hair for the party.”

3. verb

to compress or pack something, especially fibers or threads, tightly together

“The machine was used to crimp the insulation into a compact shape.”

4. verb

to bring a vessel to a boil, often causing the liquid to bubble and foam

“She tried to crimp the sauce to thicken it for the sauce.”

5. verb

to press or shape something, especially metal, into a curved or wavy form

“The worker carefully crimped the metal pipe into place.”

6. verb

to bring a ship’s sails into a tight, curved shape, often to reduce wind resistance

“The sailor had to crimp the sails to keep the ship from capsizing.”