ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. A person who crimps when climbing.
  2. A device for giving hair a wavy appearance.
  3. Someone who adds pleats to fabric for clothes, drapery, etc.
  4. A tool used to crimp, to join two pieces of metal.
  5. An instrument for crimping or ruffling pastry when making a pie.
  6. A curved board or frame over which the upper of a boot or shoe is stretched to the required shape.
  7. (chiefly British) A hairdresser.

Word Forms

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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