CEFR B1

scrimple

verb

Meaning

scrimple means (archaic) to crumple, crimp. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

The lesson showed how to scrimple in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will scrimple before translating the verb.

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scrimple (B1)

verb

Definition

scrimple means (archaic) to crumple, crimp. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

The lesson showed how to scrimple in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will scrimple before translating the verb.

How to Use scrimple

to scrimple (verb pattern): Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to scrimple."
scrimple in context (usage pattern): Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how scrimple works in context."

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