adj, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of crimp form-of, participle, past

   "The sharp bend had crimped the pipe so almost no water could get through."

Adjective

1. 1
   With a crimp in it; crushed shut.

   "The crimped edges had been welded in earlier models."

Synonyms

All synonyms

corduroycorrugatedcrumpledcutdog eareddoubled

Example

More examples

"The chip shortage has crimped the world’s ability to produce automobiles."

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