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crimping

UK
/ˈkrɪmpɪŋ/
US
/ˈkrɪmpɪŋ/
crimpingnoun
crimpings
pl
Translations
The technician used a special tool for crimping the wires.
Техник использовал специальный инструмент для обжима проводов.
Crimping adds texture to the fabric, making it more visually interesting.
Гофрирование добавляет текстуру ткани, делая её более визуально интересной.
Additional translations
зажим
скручивание
Definitions
The act or process of making something wavy or having a series of small folds or ridges.
The crimping of the pie crust gave it a decorative edge.
A method used in electrical work to join wires by compressing a connector around them.
The electrician used crimping to secure the wires in the connector.
Synonyms
folding
wrinkling
bending
curling
pleating
crimpinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈkrɪmpɪŋ/
US
/ˈkrɪmpɪŋ/
Used attributively, e.g., "crimping tool".
Definitions
Serving to crimp; used for or involved in the act of crimping.
Use a crimping tool for insulated terminals.
crimpverb

crimping

Gerund

crimped
Past Simple
crimped
Past Participle
crimping
Gerund
UK
/krɪmp/
US
/krɪmp/
Translations
She decided to crimp her hair for the party.
Она решила гофрировать волосы для вечеринки.
He used a tool to crimp the metal wire.
Он использовал инструмент, чтобы зажать металлическую проволоку.
Additional translations
щипать
морщить
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
fold
compress
pleat
pinch
squeeze
crimpnoun
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.
crimpadjective
Definitions
Designed for, involved in, or characterized by crimping.
Crimp connectors provide secure terminations for stranded wire.
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