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To compress into small folds or ridges
“Fold the dough over the filling and crimp the edges with a fork to seal it.”
To hamper or hinder the progress or work of
“However, there is one issue that threatens to crimp their progress while marginalizing their impact.”
To make waves in (someone's hair), typically with a hot iron
“In her youth, the queen had loved to crimp her hair, an affinity that Misty had, however unconsciously, inherited.”
To cause to fail or to leave hopelessly puzzled, confused, or stuck
To fold or bend something over, especially so that it comes in contact with itself
To stop, hinder or impede the flow or progress of
To cause the downfall or ruin of
To make cuts, incisions or notches in
To change direction as a result of entering a different medium
To enroll or draft someone for a duty, service or role
Plural for something that encumbers progress or movement
“A murderous son could put a real crimp in his re-election campaign.”
Plural for a small fold, wrinkle or crease
“She was gone. There was only a dent in the pillow and a crimp in the sheets, a faint flavor of perfume to remind me that she was here at all.”
Plural for a sharp twist or curve in something that is otherwise straight
Plural for a long, narrow cut or depression in a hard material
Plural for a lock or tress of hair forming a loop or series of loops
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