crisping

English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɹɪspɪŋ/

Verb

crisping

  1. present participle of crisp

Noun

crisping (plural crispings)

  1. (topology) A crisp, clearly-defined object that exists within a more vaguely defined object.
    • 2003, Wenzhong Shi, Peter Fisher, Michael F. Goodchild, Spatial Data Quality
      For two vague regions, one topological relation exists between any pair of crispings. There are a number of relations possible between the members of the sets of crisp regions on which the vague regions stand.
  2. (archaic) A process of curling or forming into ringlets.
    • Shackerley Marmion
      Wherefore are all your sleekings, and your curlings,
      Crispings, and paintings, and your skin made soft,
      And your face smooth with ointments []

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