crimp 1 of 2

noun

Definition of crimpnext
1
as in furrow
a small fold in a soft and otherwise smooth surface a small crimp in the dollar bill prevented it from being accepted by the bill changer made a tiny little crimp in the corner of the Queen of Spades

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2
as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult the strike could put a real crimp in the production schedule

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crimp

2 of 2

verb

1
as in to pinch

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2
as in to crease

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Recent Examples of crimp
Noun
High rates aren’t great for companies with already high high debt, and crimps borrowing by companies and consumers. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024 Fold over the edges and create a rustic crimp about 2 inches wide around the entire circumference of the dough (if the dough gets too warm and becomes difficult to handle, refrigerate it for 15 minutes). — The View, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
David Ryder / Bloomberg / Getty Images Since the election, several major builders have warned Trump’s proposals could crimp their business. — Rob Wile, NBC News, 21 Feb. 2025 If real estate values turn soft in a jurisdiction, that could crimp a crucial revenue stream for city, county and regional agencies, as well as school districts. — George Avalos, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crimp
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crimp
  1. furrow
  2. obstacle
  3. pinch
  4. crease
  5. hurdle
  6. tweak
  7. fold
  8. obstruction
Noun
  • Where there once were homes and gardens was now a wide furrow of dirt, as if a giant had swiped his foot across it.
    — Eduardo Medina, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Will be exciting to see if those Tractor Boys can plough a more productive furrow with a young Seagull flying with them.
    — Ali Rampling, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Definition of furrow
Noun
  • Rather than replace the free-for-all with a streamlined review process, restaurants seeking approval for new sheds hit delay after delay, bureaucratic obstacle after bureaucratic obstacle.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Unlike clumsier species that struggle with obstacles, the black mamba leverages every surface with surgical precision, effectively turning the landscape into a series of launchpads.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Definition of obstacle
Verb
  • Then, with an Oilers power play about to end, Ekholm pinched after a wayward shot from Darnell Nurse.
    — Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
  • These are the forces that shape an old oil well: The laws of physics and the realities of geology, pinching the flow to a dribble.
    — Camila Domonoske, NPR, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of pinch
Verb
  • By the time Jayden Fielding’s chip-shot field goal creased the uprights to give Ohio State an insurmountable 11-point lead, fans were closing out their tabs with one last round of shots.
    — Justin Williams, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
  • The classic formula, also a favorite amongst makeup artists, glides onto the eye without tugging or creasing.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of crease
Noun
  • This is a hurdle that can only be overcome with time and education for customers.
    — Manish Mittal, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Address Challenges: While change agents have great potential, there are hurdles that can hinder their effectiveness, such as strict hierarchies, lack of clarity and insufficient support from leadership.
    — Venkat Rao, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Definition of hurdle
Verb
  • Related Articles Mailbag: Pac-12 expansion and media rights separate but intertwined But could tweaks be made on the margins?
    — Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2025
  • The menu: Most Indian food favorites are here, but might be tweaked or interpreted differently.
    — Andrew King, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of tweak
Verb
  • When Life Gives You Tangerines has been well-received, with critics praising the chemistry among its performers and the scope of the series, which folds the political and cultural milieu of Korea in tandem with its central relationship.
    — Randall Colburn, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Items that belong in the dresser can be a little trickier, but rolling these items instead of folding them can help avoid creases.
    — Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of fold
Noun
  • In November 2021, Burke was sentenced to 46 years in jail for assault and obstruction of justice.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Remember to check your outdoor AC units and remove leaves or any other obstructions that can cause blockages or safety hazards.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025
Definition of obstruction

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