[f. CRIMP v.1 + -ER1.]
1. One who crimps.
1819. Blackw. Mag., VI. 244. Crimpers of salmon.
2. The name of several machines and instruments used in crimping.
a. An apparatus consisting of a pair of fluted rollers, for crimping cloth or the like. b. A machine for bending wire in a sinuous form in preparation for the weaving of wire-cloth. c. A toilet instrument for crimping the hair. d. A machine for crimping leather on a curved board for the uppers of boots and shoes. e. An apparatus for bending or molding leather into various shapes for saddles and harness. f. A small machine or apparatus used by cartridge-makers for ‘crimping’ brass cartridge-cases.
1881. Greener, Gun, 425. This may be prevented by using an indented case, or closing in with a patent crimper specially made for these brass cases.
