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crimp /ˈkrɪmp/  

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  • verb
    crimps; crimped; crimping
    [+ obj] to make the surface or edge of (hair, cloth, metal, etc.) have many small waves or folds
    She crimps her hair with a curling iron.
    Crimp the edges of the pie crust with a fork.
    to press (parts or pieces) tightly together
    Crimp the pieces of foil together.
    US :to prevent (something) from happening or proceeding in the usual or desired way
    economic problems that have been crimping [=putting a crimp in] sales in the computer industry
    noun
    plural crimps
    [count] :a small wave or fold in the surface of something (such as hair or cloth)
    put a crimp in
    US :to prevent (something) from happening or proceeding in the usual or desired way :to affect (something) badly
    The storm put a crimp in our travel plans.
    The extra expenses put a crimp in the company's budget.