English Dictionary

gimp

/ɡɪmp/

verb

(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.

She gimped the yarn to create a decorative trim.

意味（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.

It consists of seventy fine spun cotton threads, gimped or tied around with thread by a machine similar to that for wrapping bonnet wire.

意味（2）

(dated) To notch or indent; to jag or make jagged; to edge with serrations or grooves.

They are prettier cut and gimped in the shape of wheels.