different between gimped vs limped

English

Etymology

gimp +? -ed

Verb

gimped

1. simple past tense and past participle of gimp

Adjective

gimped (comparative more gimped, superlative most gimped)

1. (of yarn, cord, thread, wire, etc.) Wrapped or wound tightly with a second length of yarn or wire in a tight spiral, often by means of a gimping machine, leaving the core yarn straight and protected (gimped yarn). Also, generally, wrapped or twisted with string or wire (gimped buttons).
2. (of fabric, curtains, clothing, or similar) Adorned with gimp (decorative trim); edged or embroidered.
3. Jagged, as a jagged or uneven edge or outline; notched, edged with serrations or grooves; nicked, dented.
4. (informal) Crippled, injured; damaged as to awkwardly impede function.
5. (informal, computing) Modified by means of the GIMP image editor.

Synonyms

• (jagged): erose, notched, toothed, serrated; see also Thesaurus:notched
• (suffering from a wound): hurt, imbrued, injured; see also Thesaurus:wounded or Thesaurus:deteriorated

Derived terms

• gimped up
• gimped out

English

Verb

limped

1. simple past tense and past participle of limp

Anagrams

• dimple, impled