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Gimped
(of yarn, cord, thread, etc.) To wrap or wind (surround) with another length of yarn or wire in a tight spiral, often by means of a gimping machine, creating 'gimped yarn', etc. Also, generally, to wrap or twist with string or wire. See gimped.
📖 Definitions of "Gimped"
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(of yarn, cord, thread, etc.) To wrap or wind (surround) with another length of yarn or wire in a tight spiral, often by means of a gimping machine, creating 'gimped yarn', etc. Also, generally, to wrap or twist with string or wire. See gimped.
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To notch or indent; to jag or make jagged; to edge with serrations or grooves.
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To limp; to hobble.
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To make underpowered; to limit or restrict the useful effects of.
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(of yarn, cord, thread, wire, etc.) Wrapped or wound tightly with a second length of yarn or wire in a tight spiral, often by means of a gimping machine, leaving the core yarn straight and protected (gimped yarn). Also, generally, wrapped or twisted with string or wire (gimped buttons).
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(of fabric, curtains, clothing, or similar) Adorned with gimp (decorative trim); edged or embroidered.
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Jagged, as a jagged or uneven edge or outline; notched, edged with serrations or grooves; nicked, dented.
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Crippled, injured; damaged as to awkwardly impede function.
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Gimped"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| limpingnoun | The motion of one who limps. |
| claudicationnoun | (medicine, countable) A condition in which temporary cramp-like pain in the calf muscles is induced by exercise, typically caused by obstruction of the arteries. |
| lamenessnoun | An impediment to walking due to the feet or legs. |
| gimpinessnoun | The state of being gimpy |
| gamenessnoun | The quality of being game; bravery, courage or pluck |
| trimmingnoun | (uncountable) The act or process of someone who trims. |
| screw-upnoun | Alternative spelling of screwup. [(colloquial) A substantial mistake, usually causing problems for more people than just the person or group who made it.] |
| geekverb | (intransitive, colloquial) To enthusiastically engage in geek-like or nerdy interests. |
| creepy | (informal) Producing an uneasy fearful sensation, as of things crawling over one's skin. |
| punkverb | (slang) To pimp. |
| crippleverb | To make someone a cripple; to cause someone to become physically impaired. |
| dorkverb | (intransitive, slang, uncommon) To act or behave in an awkward or clumsy manner. |
| lowlifenoun | (derogatory) An untrustworthy, despicable, or disreputable person, especially one suspected of being a criminal. |
| schmuckverb | (slang, intransitive, rare) To behave like a schmuck. |
| dipshitnoun | (slang, offensive or derogatory, vulgar) A stupid, obnoxious, or undesirable person. |
| twerpnoun | (US, childish) A small or puny person; one regarded as insignificant, contemptible. |
| gumpnoun | (US, dated) A foolish person. |
| twisted | Consisting of two or more threads, strands or the like intertwined; formed by twisting or twining. |
| thrownverb | Launched by throwing. |
| wirewoundnoun | wound around a wire |
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