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CRIMPER

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Crimper.

Crimper - as a noun

Someone who tricks or coerces men into service as sailors or soldiers

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crimp11

A mechanical device consisting of a cylindrical tube around which the hair is wound to curl it

Example: "A woman with her head full of curlers is not a pretty sight"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
curler8hair curlerroller6

A hand tool used for joining two pieces of metal or other ductile material (usually a wire and a metal plate) by deforming one or both of them to hold the other.

Example: "Stripped wire (often stranded) is inserted through the correctly sized opening of the connector, and a crimper is used to tightly squeeze the opening against the wire."

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crimping pliers

Example Sentences

"She used a crimper to create waves in her hair."
"The electric crimper made the task of sealing packages much quicker."
"He borrowed his friend's crimper to put a border on his art project."
"The plumber used a copper pipe crimper to attach the fittings."
"The crimper was a handy tool for making decorative edges on the scrapbook pages."
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Word Game Points

Is CRIMPER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, crimper is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CRIMPER has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is CRIMPER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, crimper is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CRIMPER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is CRIMPER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, crimper is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CRIMPER has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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