Definition
Definition of gimping - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
limpingRare US walking with a limp or hobbleRare US
- He was gimping after twisting his ankle.
2.
decorationDated US decorated with gimp or braidDated US
- The gimping edges of the fabric added a unique touch.
Origin of gimping
English, gimp (twist) + -ing (suffix)
Examples of gimping in a sentence
The dog was gimping due to an injury. The gimping on the dress made it stand out. She admired the gimping detail on the curtains.
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- French:boitant, galonné, ...
- German:humpelnd, mit Borte verziert, ...
- Italian:zoppicante, abbellito, ...
- Spanish:cojeando, decorado, ...
- Portuguese:mancando, decorado com gimp, ...
- Chinese:一瘸一拐, 装饰着花边的, ...
- Japanese:足を引きずる, ブレードで飾られた, ...
- Arabic:أَعْرَج, مُزَخْرَف بِالجَدَائِل, ...
- Hebrew:מְצַלֵּעַ, מְקוּשָׁט, ...
- Russian:хромающий, украшенный тесьмой, ...
- Ukrainian:кульгати, оздоблений тасьмою, ...
- Hindi:लंगड़ाना, गिम्पिंग से सजाया हुआ, ...
Definition of gimp - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
- He walked with the help of a cane, a gimp.
2.
- The character was a gimp, struggling in battles.
3.
keychain weavingRare plastic cord used in lanyard makingRare
- We made keychains using colorful gimp.
4.
textilesTECH. narrow decorative fabric used for trimmingTECH.
- The dress was adorned with a beautiful gimp.
5.
fabric workTECH. coarse thread used in lacemaking or fishingTECH.
- She used gimp to outline the lace design.
6.
- The gimp wore a leather suit during the session.
Verb
1.
- He had to gimp across the room after the fall.
2.
- The update will gimp the character's abilities.
3.
crafttr. TECH. wrap tightly with yarn or wiretr. TECH.
- They gimp the edges of the fabric for decoration.
Images of gimp
plastic cord used in lanyard making 
narrow decorative fabric used for trimming 
coarse thread used in lacemaking or fishing
Origin of gimp
Unknown
Examples of gimp in a sentence
Despite being a gimp, he was very active. In the game, he chose a gimp for a challenge. Players often avoid the gimp due to its weaknesses. The children braided gimp into bracelets. She used gimp to decorate her backpack. The curtain's edge was finished with a delicate gimp.
She chose a gimp to accentuate the pillow's design. The artisan chose gimp for the intricate pattern. Gimp was essential for the fishing net's durability. The gimp followed the rules set by the dominant. In the club, the gimp was a well-known figure. She had to gimp to the car after twisting her ankle. He continued to gimp along the trail despite the pain. The patch will gimp the weapon's power. Players complained that the nerf would gimp their favorite skills. She decided to gimp the bracelet with silver wire. The artist gimps the sculpture with colorful threads.
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- French:boiteux, boiter, ...
- German:Krüppel, hinken, ...
- Italian:zoppo, zoppicare, ...
- Spanish:lisiado, cojear, ...
- Portuguese:coxo, mancar, ...
- Chinese:跛子, 跛行, ...
- Japanese:足を引きずる人, 足を引きずる, ...
- Arabic:مُصاب بالعرج, عَرَجَ, ...
- Hebrew:נֶכֶה, לִצְלוֹעַ, ...
- Russian:хромой человек, хромать, ...
- Ukrainian:кульгавий, кульгати, ...
- Hindi:लंगड़ा, लंगड़ाना, ...
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