1crimp 
/ˈkrɪmp/ verb
crimps; crimped; crimp·ing /ˈkrɪmp/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to make the surface or edge of (hair, cloth, metal, etc.) have many small waves or folds
▪ She crimps her hair with a curling iron. ▪ Crimp the edges of the pie crust with a fork. 2 : to press (parts or pieces) tightly together
▪ Crimp the pieces of foil together. 3 US : to prevent (something) from happening or proceeding in the usual or desired way
▪ economic problems that have been crimping [=putting a crimp in] sales in the computer industry
▪ She crimps her hair with a curling iron. ▪ Crimp the edges of the pie crust with a fork.
▪ Crimp the pieces of foil together.
▪ economic problems that have been crimping [=putting a crimp in] sales in the computer industry
