Crimp (Noun)
Meaning 1
An angular or rounded shape made by folding; "a fold in the napkin"; "a crease in his trousers"; "a plication on her blouse"; "a flexure of the colon"; "a bend of his elbow".
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Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
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Meaning 2
Someone who tricks or coerces men into service as sailors or soldiers.
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Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The notorious crimp was known for luring unsuspecting men into naval service with false promises of adventure and riches.
- The tavern owner was accused of being a crimp, using his establishment as a front to recruit sailors for the merchant marine.
- In the 19th century, crimps would often target drunken men, convincing them to sign up for military service while they were in a vulnerable state.
- The authorities were cracking down on crimps who preyed on vulnerable immigrants, promising them a better life in exchange for military service.
- The young man was wary of the stranger who approached him with a job offer, suspecting that he might be a crimp looking to fill a quota for the army.
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Meaning 3
A lock of hair that has been artificially waved or curled.
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Nouns denoting body parts.