crimper

• Sustantivo con dos significados distintos: una persona que recluta por la fuerza a hombres para el servicio militar o naval, o una herramienta utilizada para rizar el cabello.

A noun with two distinct meanings: a person who forcibly recruits men into naval or military service, or a tool used to curl hair.

1. Press-gangerC2formalbritish

   A person who tricks or forces men into military or naval service, especially historically.

   Reclutador forzoso

   • The crimper was notorious for luring young men into the navy.
   • Historians describe the crimper as a shadowy figure in port towns.
   • He was captured by a crimper and forced to serve on a ship.

   Sinónimoscrimpshanghaier

2. Hair styling toolB1informal

   A cylindrical device used to curl or crimp hair, often heated.

   Herramienta para ondular el cabello

   • She used a crimper to add waves to her hair.
   • The crimper heated up quickly and created perfect curls.
   • I need to buy a new crimper for my styling routine.