crim Meaning, Definition & Usage

Crim transitive verb
Etymology
Akin to D. krimpen to shrink, shrivel, Sw. krympa, Dan. krympe, and to E. cramp. See Cramp.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Crimped present participle & verbal noun Crimping
Definitions
  1. To fold or plait in regular undulation in such a way that the material will retain the shape intended; to give a wavy apperance to; as, to crimp the border of a cap; to crimp a ruffle. Cf. Crisp.
    The comely hostess in a crimped cap. W. Irving.
  2. To pinch and hold; to seize.
  3. Hence, to entrap into the military or naval service; as, to crimp seamen.
    Coaxing and courting with intent to crimp him. Carlyle.
  4. (Cookery) To cause to contract, or to render more crisp, as the flesh of a fish, by gashing it, when living, with a knife; as, to crimp skate, etc.

Webster 1913