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crimp the natural wave of wool fibres crimp [krimp] (engineering) To cause something to become wavy, crinkled, or warped, such as lumber. To pinch or press together, especially a tubular or cylindrical shape, in order to seal or unite. (textiles) To give curl to synthetic fibers. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| ``Unfortunately, it puts a crimp in lending,'' said Vladimir Victorio, director of lending for the Valley Economic Development Center. The sale, completed or not, puts a crimp in Barbakow's plans to rebuild the company, he said. Sheffield isn't expected to return until the weekend, which puts a crimp in his pursuit of Duke Snider's franchise home run mark of 43. |
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