a (context|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 (
[http://www.google.com/search?q=%22gimped+yarn%22 gimped yarn]). Also, generally, wrapped or twisted with string or wire (
[http://books.google.com/books?q=%22gimped+buttons%22 gimped buttons]).