crimp

• Nom désignant une petite ondulation, un pli ou une vague dans un matériau, ainsi qu'une contrainte, une limitation ou un obstacle, souvent employé dans un contexte technique ou informel.

A noun referring to a small fold, ridge, or wave in a material, or a restriction or hindrance, often used in technical or informal contexts.

1. Fold or wrinkleB2formal

   A small fold, crease, or wrinkle in a material or surface.

   pli, fronce

   • She ironed out the crimp in her dress.
   • The paper had a crimp from being folded.
   • The fabric showed a crimp after being pressed.

   Synonymescreasecrinklefoldgatherpleatpuckerrucktuckwrinkle

2. Hair waveB2informal

   A small wave or series of waves in hair, often created artificially.

   Ondulation des cheveux

   • She used a curling iron to put a crimp in her hair.
   • The hairstyle featured tight crimps throughout.
   • He liked the natural crimp in her hair.

   Synonymescurlkinkundulationwave

3. Restriction or hindranceC1informal

   Something that restricts or hinders progress or development.

   entrave, frein

   • The budget cuts put a crimp in our expansion plans.
   • The bad weather put a crimp in our outdoor event.
   • The new regulations put a crimp on small businesses.

   Synonymescheckconstraintcurbdeterrenthindranceimpedimentlimitationobstaclerestriction

   Antonymesaidassistanceboostfreedomhelprelease

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire l'action de comprimer ou de pincer quelque chose en formant des plis ou des nervures, ainsi que pour désigner le fait d'entraver ou de restreindre quelque chose.

A verb used to describe the act of pressing or pinching something into a shape, often with ridges or folds, or to hinder or restrict something.

1. Compress or pinchB2formal

   To press something into small folds or ridges, often to create a wavy or corrugated shape.

   froncer, plisser, onduler

   • She crimped the edges of the pie crust with a fork.
   • The machine crimps the metal sheets for better grip.
   • He crimped the wire to secure the connection.

   Synonymescorrugatecreasecrinkleflutepleatpuckerwrinkle

2. Hinder or restrictC1informalamerican

   To hinder, restrict, or reduce the effectiveness or growth of something.

   entraver, limiter

   • The new regulations could crimp small business growth.
   • Budget cuts crimped the research project's progress.
   • Bad weather crimped our plans for a beach trip.

   Synonymescheckconstraincurbfrustratehamperimpedeinhibitlimitobstructreducerestrainrestrictthwart

   Antonymesadvanceaidassistencouragefacilitatefosterfurtherhelppromotesupport