crimping
present participle ofcrimp
crimp
verb[T]
uk/krɪmp/us/krɪmp/topresscloth,paper, etc. intosmallfoldsalongitsedges, or topresshairinto aseriesoffoldsusing aheateddevice
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In English, many past and present participles of verbs can be used as adjectives. Some of these examples may show the adjective use.
In order to counteract this development, district planting associations frequently discussed rules which were intended to prevent thecrimpingof workers.
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So-called 'crimpingkanganies' tried to hire deserted labourers (or induced labourers to desert) and sold their labour to the highest bidding planter.
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There is also a narrowing of thecrimpingpattern, which accounts for the greater elasticity noted in these tissues.
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The oldcrimpingdays are practically over, and therefore the old provisions against the practice are no longer necessary.
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I agree that the object is to preventcrimping.
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Washing, stretching, drying andcrimpingcomplete the processing.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.High-quality joints can be formed, either by electromagnetic pulsecrimpingwith a mechanical interlock or by electromagnetic pulse welding with a true metallurgical weld.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.The termscrimpingand shanghaiing are used to describe this type of work.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.A rivet compression orcrimpingtool can also deform this type of rivet.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.Thecrimpingis accomplished with specialcrimpingpliers.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.Lamp bases may be secured to the bulb with a cement, or by mechanicalcrimpingto indentations molded into the glass bulb.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.The range also includes special tools for cutting, stripping andcrimpingincluding tools for applications in aerospace, solar power technology and optical fiber installation.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.Because it can be a cold-working technique,crimpingcan also be used to form a strong bond between the workpiece and a non-metallic component.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.A common hazardous practice iscrimpingcaps with one's teeth; an accidental detonation can cause serious injury to the mouth.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.Cable connectors are often designed to be fitted bycrimpingusing a special power or manual tool.
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