Crimper
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈkɹɪmpɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Crimper is a noun meaning A small climbing hold that can only be held with the tips of a person's fingers.
Meaning
A small climbing hold that can only be held with the tips of a person's fingers.
More Meanings
- A person who crimps when climbing.
- A device for giving hair a wavy appearance.
- Someone who adds pleats to fabric for clothes, drapery, etc.
- A tool used to crimp, to join two pieces of metal.
- An instrument for crimping or ruffling pastry when making a pie.
- A curved board or frame over which the upper of a boot or shoe is stretched to the required shape.
- (chiefly British) A hairdresser.
Word Forms
- crimpers
Synonyms for crimper
Depending on context, synonyms include crimp.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fingerhold, knifeblade, pliers, pinch, fingerlet, gripper.
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