Cramp — synonyms, definition

1. cramp (a)

close cramped narrow packed restraining two by four

2. cramp (Noun)

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cramp (Noun) — A painful and involuntary muscular contraction.

cramp (Noun) — A clamp for holding pieces of wood together while they are glued.

cramp (Noun) — A strip of metal with ends bent at right angles; used to hold masonry together.

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3. cramp (Verb)

cabin charge compress confine constrict cram crimp crowd enclose force halter hamper hinder impede jam narrow object pinch press ram • • •

cramp (Verb) — Secure with a cramp. ex. "cramp the wood"

cramp (Verb) — Prevent the progress or free movement of. ex. "He was cramped in his efforts by the bad weather"

cramp (Verb) — Affect with or as if with a cramp.

cramp (Verb) — Suffer from sudden painful contraction of a muscle.

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