crispation
Britishnoun
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the act of curling or state of being curled
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any slight muscular spasm or contraction that gives a creeping sensation
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a slight undulation, such as a ripple on the surface of water
Example Sentences
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A crispation of interest passed over the congregation; every chin was raised.
From The Imperialist by Duncan, Sara Jeannette
He shut his eyes, and a nervous crispation caused the fingers of his hands to close themselves with such force, that the grasp of that which held her little palm hurt her.
From A Siren by Trollope, Thomas Adolphus
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