v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Scrimped p. pr. & vb. n. Scrimping. ] [ Cf. Dan. skrumpe, G. schrumpfen, D. krimpen. Cf. Shrimp, Shrink. ] To make too small or short; to limit or straiten; to put on short allowance; to scant; to contract; to shorten; as, to scrimp the pattern of a coat. [ 1913 Webster ]
Scrimping bar, a device used in connection with a calico printing machine for stretching the fabric breadthwise so that it may be smooth for printing. Knight. [ 1913 Webster ]
[つめにひをともす, tsumenihiwotomosu] (exp, v5s) to lead a stingy life; to scrimp and save; to pinch pennies; to light one's fingernail (instead of a candle) [Add to Longdo]
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