jimp
A notch on the spine of a knife blade to increase grip, usually in sets of three or more (jimping).
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
A notch on the spine of a knife blade to increase grip, usually in sets of three or more (jimping).
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#2·Apr 27, 2026
(dated, Scotland, North England) scant; barely sufficient.
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#3·Apr 27, 2026
(dated, Scotland, North England) neat; trim; delicate.
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