Synonyms for crimp

Synonyms for (noun) crimp

Synonyms: crimp

Definition: a lock of hair that has been artificially waved or curled

Similar words: whorl, lock, ringlet, curl

Definition: a strand or cluster of hair


Synonyms: crimp, crimper

Definition: someone who tricks or coerces men into service as sailors or soldiers

Similar words: kidnaper, kidnapper, abductor, snatcher

Definition: someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)


Synonyms: flexure, fold, plication, crease, crimp, bend

Definition: an angular or rounded shape made by folding

Usage: a fold in the napkin; a crease in his trousers; a plication on her blouse; a flexure of the colon; a bend of his elbow

Similar words: angular shape, angularity

Definition: a shape having one or more sharp angles


Synonyms for (verb) crimp

Synonyms: crape, crimp, kink, kink up, frizz, frizzle

Definition: curl tightly

Usage: crimp hair

Similar words: wave, curl

Definition: twist or roll into coils or ringlets

Usage: curl my hair, please


Synonyms: crimp, pinch

Definition: make ridges into by pinching together

Similar words: turn up, fold, fold up

Definition: bend or lay so that one part covers the other

Usage: fold up the newspaper; turn up your collar


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