crispation
/ (krɪˈspeɪʃən) /
noun
the act of curling or state of being curled
any slight muscular spasm or contraction that gives a creeping sensation
a slight undulation, such as a ripple on the surface of water
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Example sentences from the Web for crispation
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.
A History of the French Novel, Vol. 2 |George SaintsburyAnd to-day have been in a crispation of energy and ill-temper, raking my wretched mail together.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25) |Robert Louis StevensonA crispation of interest passed over the congregation; every chin was raised.
The Imperialist |(a.k.a. Mrs. Everard Cotes) Sara Jeannette Duncan
Medical definitions for crispation
crispation
[ krĭs-pā′shən ]
n.
A slight involuntary muscular contraction, often producing a crawling sensation of the skin.