gimp
/ɡɪmp/ verb C2- 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.
- To notch or indent; to jag or make jagged; to edge with serrations or grooves.
He/she/it gimps · Past gimped · Past participle gimped · -ing form gimping
Verb forms
- Base form
- gimp
- He/she/it
- gimps
- Past
- gimped
- Past participle
- gimped
- -ing form
- gimping
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