crimple

[ krim-puhl ]

/ ˈkrɪm pəl /

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verb (used with or without object), crim·pled, crim·pling.

to wrinkle.

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Origin of crimple

1400–50; late Middle English. See crimp¹, -le

Words nearby crimple

criminol., criminology, criminous, crimmer, crimp, crimple, Crimplene, crimpy, crimson, crimson clover, crimson flag

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How to use crimple in a sentence

Also, whenever we are putting on power we won't try to stand up, our legs would crimple up like strings.
The Skylark of Space|Edward Elmer Smith and Lee Hawkins Garby
In every one of Mr Crimple's joints, sir, there is more or less of the same deposit.
Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit|Charles Dickens
The heart glows; its humanities even yield and crimple under the fierce heat of mental pride.
Dream Life|Donald G. Mitchell
In this portion of Mr Crimple's leg, sir, there is a certain amount of animal oil.
Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit|Charles Dickens

If Mr Crimple neglects his meals, or fails to take his proper quantity of rest, that oil wanes, and becomes exhausted.
Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit|Charles Dickens

British Dictionary definitions for crimple

crimple

/ (ˈkrɪmpəl) /

verb

to crumple, wrinkle, or curl

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