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Meaning ofcrampin English

cramp

us/kræmp/uk/kræмп/

Pluralcramps
Past Tensecramped
Participle Verbcramping
Third Person Singularcramps

Definitions

Noun
1. a muscle contraction causing pain; uncontrolled spasms
2. a muscle contraction causing pain; uncontrollable
3. something that confines or restricts; a hindrance
  The old, rusty gate was a cramp on our progress.
4. something that confines or restricts movement
  The rock climber used a cramp to secure the rope in place.
5. a carpentry clamp or masonry tool
  The old building had a cramp that limited the expansion of the walls.
Verb
1. to contract painfully (muscle)
  The athlete's leg began to cramp during the marathon.
2. to cause painful muscle contractions
  Prolonged writing can cramp your hand muscles.
3. to limit movement or expression; restrict freedom
  The small room started to cramp her style and creativity.
4. to fasten with a cramp iron (securely)
  To cramp the wooden boards together, you need to use a strong clamp.
5. to constrict or restrain (a part of the body)
  After the injury, her muscles began to cramp and she couldn't walk.