gimped
Wrapped or wound tightly with a second length of yarn or wire in a tight spiral, often…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).
Meaning
5 senses(usually)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).
Adorned with gimp (decorative trim); edged or embroidered.
Jagged, as a jagged or uneven edge or outline; notched, edged with serrations or grooves; nicked, dented.
(informal)Crippled, injured; damaged as to awkwardly impede function.
(informal)Modified by means of the GIMP image editor.
Origin
From gimp + -ed.From gimp + -ed.
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Forms
more gimped, most gimped| Comparative | more gimped Lesson |
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Synonyms
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