Initialism of the Great Internet Mersenne Prime Search: a collaborative project using home computers to find large prime numbers.

plural of GIMP

plural of gimp

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of gimp

present participle of gimp

simple past tense and past participle of gimp

(of yarn, cord, thread, wire, etc.) Wrapped or wound tightly with a second length of yarn or wire in a tight spiral, often by means of a gimping machine, leaving the core yarn straight and protected (gimped yarn). Also, generally, wrapped or twisted with string or wire (gimped buttons).

(dated, Scotland and N England) Neat; trim; delicate; slender; handsome; spruce; elegant.

(of yarn, cord, thread, etc.) To wrap or wind (surround) with another length of yarn or wire in a tight spiral, often by means of a gimping machine, creating 'gimped yarn', etc. Also, generally, to wrap or twist with string or wire. See gimped.

A narrow ornamental fabric or braid of silk, wool, or cotton, often stiffened with metallic wire or coarse cord running through it, used as trimming for dresses, curtains, furniture, etc. Also guimpe.