Definition
Definition of crisping - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
making crispRare making something crisp or curlyRare
- The chef used a special technique for crisping the vegetables.
2.
freshnessRare becoming fresh and firmRare
- The crisping air signaled the arrival of autumn.
3.
textureRare becoming dry and brittleRare
- The crisping leaves crunched underfoot.
4.
clarityRare becoming clear and sharpRare
- The crisping image on the screen was impressive.
Origin of crisping
Latin, crispus (curled)
Terms with crisping included in their meaning
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heat effect
curling or crisping up due to heat
Examples of crisping in a sentence
The recipe calls for crisping the edges of the meat. The crisping lettuce added a refreshing crunch to the salad. Crisping winds swept through the open fields. The crisping air signaled the arrival of autumn. Crisping chips were served as a snack. The crisping sound of the leaves was delightful.
Her voice had a crisping quality over the phone.
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- French:ondulant, tonifiant, ...
- German:knusprig machen, frisch, ...
- Italian:arricciato, fresco, ...
- Spanish:crocante, fresco, ...
- Portuguese:crocante, fresco, ...
- Chinese:酥脆, 变脆的, ...
- Japanese:カリカリにする, 冷たくなっていく, ...
- Arabic:مُقَرْمِش, مُنْعِش, ...
- Hebrew:מְשַׁחֵם, מִתְרַעֲנֵן, ...
- Russian:хрустящий, свежий, ...
- Ukrainian:хрусткий, свіжий, ...
- Hindi:कुरकुरा बनाना, ताज़गी भरी, ...
Definition of crisp - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
texturefirm but easily broken or crumbled
- She enjoyed the crisp crackers with her soup..
2.
claritysharp and clearly defined
- The photograph was crisp and detailed.
3.
concisebrief and to the point
- His speech was crisp and effective.
4.
weatherUK dry and coldUK
- The morning air was crisp and refreshing.
5.
tastehaving a fresh, clean taste
- The apple was crisp and delicious..
6.
winehaving refreshing acidity
- The wine was crisp and invigorating.
7.
fabricstarched and pressed
- He wore a crisp white shirt.
Noun
1.
foodUK thin slice of potato fried as a snackUK
- I grabbed a bag of crisp for lunch.
2.
dessertUS baked dessert with fruit and crumb toppingUS
- She served apple crisp for dessert.
Verb
1.
cookingtr. make food pleasantly hard by heatingtr.
- She crisps the bacon in the oven.
2.
foodintr. become pleasantly hard when heatedintr.
- The bread crisps in the toaster.
3.
soundintr. make a sharp or harsh soundintr.
- The leaves crisp underfoot in autumn.
4.
curlingtr. Rare cause to curl or wrinkletr. Rare
- The heat crisps the edges of the leaves.
5.
coloringtr. Rare add highlights or small amounts of colortr. Rare
- The artist crisps the edges with light.
Images of crisp
thin slice of potato fried as a snack 
baked dessert with fruit and crumb topping
Expressions with crisp
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make something crisp or crisper
She used the oven to crisp up the bread.
in a way that makes something very dry or burnt
The toast was burned to a crisp.
being sharp and easy to see or read
The photograph was crisp and clear.
brief and to the point
The instructions were short and crisp, leaving no room for confusion.
breakfast cereal with golden color and crispy texture
I love having golden crisp for breakfast.
type of apple known for its sweetness and crisp texture
I love eating a honey crisp for a snack.
thin fried potato slice sold as a snack
I bought a bag of potato crisps.
cooked until very dry and crispy
The chicken was roasted to a crisp and tasted delicious.
damage severely by burning
The wildfire caused the forest to burn to a crisp.
very crisp and crunchy
The toast was crisp as a cracker.
Origin of crisp
Latin, crispus (curled)
Examples of crisp in a sentence
She bit into the crisp apple with delight. The audio recording was crisp and easy to understand. Her crisp handwriting made the notes easy to read. Her instructions were crisp, leaving no room for confusion. The report was crisp, covering all key points succinctly. The crisp breeze signaled the start of autumn.
Crisp nights are common in the mountains. The salad had a crisp texture. He enjoyed the crisp taste of the cucumber. The crisp finish of the wine complemented the seafood dish. She preferred a crisp wine to accompany her summer salad. She ironed a crisp linen collar. The hotel supplied crisp sheets for every bed. She offered me a crisp from the bowl. The vending machine was out of my favorite crisp. He baked a delicious peach crisp for brunch. The berry crisp was a hit at the party. He crisps the potatoes for dinner. The chef crisps the chicken skin perfectly. The bacon crisps quickly in the oven. Let the pastry crisp before serving it. The firewood crisps as it burns. The snow crisps under the boots. The sun crisps the paper left outside. The oven crisps the skin of the chicken. She crisps the leaves with a touch of red. The stylist crisps the hair with golden streaks.
View all translations of crisp
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- French:croquant, chips, ...
- German:knusprig, Chips, ...
- Italian:friabile, patatina, ...
- Spanish:crocante, papas fritas, ...
- Portuguese:crocante, batata frita, ...
- Chinese:脆的, 薯片, ...
- Japanese:パリパリ, ポテトチップス, ...
- Arabic:مُقَرْمِش, شيبس, ...
- Hebrew:פָּרִיךְ, צ'ִיפְּס, ...
- Russian:хрустящий, чипсы, ...
- Ukrainian:хрусткий, чіпси, ...
- Hindi:कुरकुरा, चिप्स, ...
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