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crimp

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crimpverb
crimped
Past Simple
crimped
Past Participle
crimping
ing-form
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Translations
sertirEn technique, pour fixer ou assembler par compression.
He crimped the wires together to ensure a secure connection.
Il a serti les fils ensemble pour assurer une connexion solide.
freinerAu sens figuré : limiter ou entraver le développement.
The new regulations could crimp the company's growth.
Les nouvelles règles pourraient freiner la croissance de l’entreprise.
froncerPour former de petits plis réguliers.
She used a special tool to crimp the edges of the pie crust.
Elle a utilisé un outil spécial pour froncer les bords de la pâte à tarte.
gaufrerPour rendre les cheveux ondulés ou crantés.
The stylist decided to crimp her hair for a retro look.
La styliste a décidé de gaufrer ses cheveux pour un look rétro.
Additional translations
racolerSens rare ou historique : recruter des marins par tromperie ou contrainte.
Definitions
To press or pinch into small regular folds or ridges.
She used a special tool to crimp the edges of the pie crust.
To make wavy or curly, especially by using a crimping iron.
The stylist decided to crimp her hair for a retro look.
To fasten or join by pressing together.
He crimped the wires together to ensure a secure connection.
To restrict or inhibit the development or progress of something.
The new regulations could crimp the company's growth.
To obtain or supply sailors for ships by trickery or coercion; to shanghai.
Unscrupulous recruiters crimped drunken men and sold their services to captains.
Synonyms
compress
squeeze
pleat
fold
pinch
crimpnoun
crimps
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Translations
bouclePour une petite ondulation ou boucle serrée dans les cheveux.
Her hair was styled with crimps that gave it a voluminous look.
Ses cheveux étaient coiffés en boucles serrées qui leur donnaient un aspect volumineux.
sertissagePour le procédé consistant à joindre deux éléments en les comprimant ou en les repliant.
The baker used a crimp to seal the edges of the pie crust.
Le pâtissier a fait un sertissage pour fermer les bords de la pâte à tarte.
froncePour un petit pli décoratif dans un tissu ou un matériau.
The dress had a series of crimps along the hemline, adding a touch of elegance.
La robe présentait une série de fronces le long de l’ourlet, ajoutant une touche d’élégance.
freinAu sens figuré : obstacle, gêne ou entrave.
Unexpected delays put a crimp in the production schedule.
Des retards inattendus ont mis un frein au calendrier de production.
sertisseuseOutil servant à former un sertissage ou des plis serrés.
She used a crimp to add texture to her hair for the party.
Elle a օգտագործé une sertisseuse pour donner de la texture à ses cheveux pour la fête.
cosse à sertirEn électricité, pour un connecteur ou une cosse fixée par sertissage.
The electrician used a crimp to secure the wires in the junction box.
L’électricien a utilisé une cosse à sertir pour fixer les fils dans la boîte de dérivation.
Additional translations
racoleurSens historique ou rare : individu qui recrute des marins par la tromperie ou la contrainte.
Definitions
A small fold or ridge in fabric or other material, often used to create a decorative effect.
The dress had a series of crimps along the hemline, adding a touch of elegance.
A tool or device used to create a crimp, such as in metalworking or hairstyling.
She used a crimp to add texture to her hair for the party.
A type of connector used in electrical work, where wires are joined by compressing a metal sleeve around them.
The electrician used a crimp to secure the wires in the junction box.
A small, tight curl or wave in hair.
Her hair was styled with crimps that gave it a voluminous look.
A method of joining two pieces of material by folding or pressing them together.
The baker used a crimp to seal the edges of the pie crust.
A person who tricks or coerces men into service as sailors; a shanghaiing agent.
Waterfront crimps supplied crews to outbound ships by any means necessary.
An impediment or hindrance, especially in the phrase "put a crimp in".
Unexpected delays put a crimp in the production schedule.
Synonyms
fold
wave
curl
pleat
ridge
crimpadjective
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Used attributively (e.g., "crimp connector", "crimp bead") to describe something designed for or characterized by crimping.
Translations
à sertirSe dit notamment des connecteurs ou dispositifs destinés au sertissage.
Crimp connectors provide secure terminations for stranded wire.
Les connecteurs à sertir assurent des terminaisons solides pour les fils multibrins.
Definitions
Designed for, involved in, or characterized by crimping.
Crimp connectors provide secure terminations for stranded wire.
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