Synonyms for crimp

Noun

1. fold, crease, plication, flexure, crimp, bend, angular shape, angularity

usage: 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"

2. crimp, crimper, kidnapper, abductor, snatcher

usage: someone who tricks or coerces men into service as sailors or soldiers

3. crimp, lock, curl, ringlet, whorl

usage: a lock of hair that has been artificially waved or curled

Verb

1. crimp, pinch, fold, fold up, turn up

usage: make ridges into by pinching together

2. crimp, crape, frizzle, frizz, kink up, kink, curl, wave

usage: curl tightly; "crimp hair"