crisp

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Definitions

Adjective Satellite
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined; "a sharp photographic image"; "the sharp crack of a twig"; "the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot"
Adjective Satellite
tender and brittle; "crisp potato chips"
Adjective Satellite
pleasantly cold and invigorating; "crisp clear nights and frosty mornings"; "a nipping wind"; "a nippy fall day"; "snappy weather"
Adjective Satellite
pleasingly firm and fresh; "crisp lettuce"
Adjective Satellite
(of hair) in small tight curls
Adjective Satellite
brief and to the point; effectively cut short; "a crisp retort"; "a response so curt as to be almost rude"; "the laconic reply; `yes''"; "short and terse and easy to understand"
Noun
a thin crisp slice of potato fried in deep fat
Verb
make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; "The dress got wrinkled"; "crease the paper like this to make a crane"
Verb
make brown and crisp by heating; "toast bread"; "crisp potatoes"