crisping

1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of crisp

plural crispings

1. mathematicsA crisp, clearly-defined object that exists within a more vaguely defined object.

   For two vague regions, one topological relation exists between any pair of crispings. There are a number of relations possible between the members of the sets of crisp regions on which the vague regions stand.

   2003, Wenzhong Shi, Peter Fisher, Michael F. Goodchild, Spatial Data Quality

2. archaicA process of curling or forming into ringlets.

   Wherefore are all your sleekings, and your curlings, Crispings, and paintings, and your skin made soft, And your face smooth with ointments […]

   1631, Shackerley Marmion, Holland's Leaguer