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The correct spelling is gimped.
How to pronounce gimped
verb
Say it like: Jim-ped
The correct spelling is 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.…
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Meanings
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.
- 3.To limp; to hobble.
- 4.To make underpowered; to limit or restrict the useful effects of.
adjective
- 1.(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).
- 2.(of fabric, curtains, clothing, or similar) Adorned with gimp (decorative trim); edged or embroidered.
- 3.Jagged, as a jagged or uneven edge or outline; notched, edged with serrations or grooves; nicked, dented.
- 4.Crippled, injured; damaged as to awkwardly impede function.
- 5.Modified by means of the GIMP image editor.
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