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gimped.

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).

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Meaning & usage

adj
  1. 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).

    usually
  2. 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.

    informal
  5. Modified by means of the GIMP image editor.

    informal
Where this word comes from

From gimp + -ed.

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