CRIMP

I. transitive verb Etymology: Dutch or Low German krimpen to shrivel; akin to Middle Dutch crampe hook, cramp Date: 1712 to cause to become wavy, bent, or pinched: as, to form (leather) into a desired shape, to give (synthetic fibers) a curl or wave like that of natural fibers, to pinch or press together (as the margins of a pie crust) in order to seal, to be an inhibiting or restraining influence on ; cramp , ~er noun II. noun Date: 1863 something produced by or as if by ~ing: as, a section of hair artificially waved or curled, a succession of waves (as in wool fiber), a bend or crease formed in something, something that cramps or inhibits ; restraint , curb , III. noun Etymology: perhaps from 1~ Date: 1758 a person who entraps or forces men into shipping as sailors or into enlisting in an army or navy, IV. transitive verb Date: 1812 to trap into military or sea service ; impress