crispation

/ krɪˈspeɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of curling or state of being curled
2. any slight muscular spasm or contraction that gives a creeping sensation
3. a slight undulation, such as a ripple on the surface of water

Example Sentences

And to-day have been in a crispation of energy and ill-temper, raking my wretched mail together.

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A crispation of interest passed over the congregation; every chin was raised.

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(She arches her body in lascivious crispation, placing her forefinger in her mouth) Spoke to me.

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Accordingly he had a "crispation of nerves," which obliged him to take a large cut-glass decanter and hit her on the head with it.

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