I. ˈkrimp transitive verb
Etymology: Dutch or Low German krimpen to shrivel; akin to Middle Dutch crampe hook, cramp
Date: 1712
1. : to cause to become wavy, bent, or pinched: as
a. : to form (leather) into a desired shape
b. : to give (synthetic fibers) a curl or wave like that of natural fibers
c. : to pinch or press together (as the margins of a pie crust) in order to seal
2. : to be an inhibiting or restraining influence on : cramp
sales had been crimp ed by credit controls — Time
• crimp·er ˈkrim-pər noun
II. noun
Date: 1863
1. : something produced by or as if by crimping: as
a. : a section of hair artificially waved or curled
b. : a succession of waves (as in wool fiber)
c. : a bend or crease formed in something
2. : something that cramps or inhibits : restraint , curb
III. noun
Etymology: perhaps from crimp (I)
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