2 entries under this word

Crumple

Crŭm'ple, v. t.

verbtransitive

[imp. & p. p. CRUMPLED; p. pr. & vb. n. CRUMPLING.] [From crump; Ger. krumpeln, krümpeln, from O. H. Ger. krump. Cf. CRIMP.] To draw or press into wrinkles or folds; to rumple or crook.

Plague on him, how he has crumpled our hands! Massinger.

Crŭm'ple, v. i.

verbintransitive

v. i. To contract or shrink irregularly; to wrinkle.