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crispation

/ °ì°ùɪˈ²õ±è±ðɪʃə²Ô /

noun

  1. the act of curling or state of being curled
  2. any slight muscular spasm or contraction that gives a creeping sensation
  3. a slight undulation, such as a ripple on the surface of water
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Accordingly he had a "crispation of nerves," which obliged him to take a large cut-glass decanter and hit her on the head with it.

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Antonym: incurious. curl, n. ringlet, kink, toupet. curl, v. crisp, crimp, crape; writhe, wreathe, twist, wind. curling, n. crispation. curl paper. papillote. curly, a. curling, curled, crinkled, crinkly, wavy, kinky. curlycue, n.

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A crispation of interest passed over the congregation; every chin was raised.

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He shut his eyes, and a nervous crispation caused the fingers of his hands to close themselves with such force, that the grasp of that which held her little palm hurt her.

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