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jimps

/d͡ʒɪmps/

jimps is the plural of jimp.

Meaning of jimp

Noun

jimp (plural jimps)

  1. A notch on the spine of a knife blade to increase grip, usually in sets of three or more (jimping).
  2. Such a notch elsewhere on the knife (handle scales, liner lock, choil) for the same purpose (grippiness).

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Words that rhyme with jimps

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Questions about jimps

What is jimps the plural of?
Jimps is the plural of jimp.
How do you pronounce jimps?
Jimps is pronounced /d͡ʒɪmps/.

Words near jimps in the dictionary

  1. jimpest
  2. jimpies
  3. jimping
  4. jimply
  5. jimpness
  6. jimps
  7. jimpsecute
  8. jimpsecutes
  9. jimpson
  10. jimpson weed
  11. jimpson weeds

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