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Gimping
(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 "Gimping"
verb
- 1
(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.
- 2
To notch or indent; to jag or make jagged; to edge with serrations or grooves.
verb
- 1
To limp; to hobble.
- 2
To make underpowered; to limit or restrict the useful effects of.
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