nounπShareA painful contraction of a muscle which cannot be controlled."After swimming laps, I got a painful cramp in my leg and had to stop. "medicinephysiologybodysensationconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat which confines or contracts; a restraint; a shackle; a hindrance."The strict budget placed a cramp on our vacation plans. "conditionphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA clamp for carpentry or masonry."The carpenter used a strong cramp to hold the two wooden beams together. "utensilitembuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece of wood having a curve corresponding to that of the upper part of the instep, on which the upper leather of a boot is stretched to give it the requisite shape."The cobbler carefully shaped the boot's upper leather around the wooden cramp. "technicalmachinewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a muscle) To contract painfully and uncontrollably."My leg cramped during the long soccer practice, causing sharp pain. "medicinephysiologybodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo affect with cramps or spasms."My leg cramped up during the soccer game, causing me to fall. "medicinebodyphysiologydiseasesensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prohibit movement or expression of."The strict rules in the library cramp my study style. "actionphysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo restrain to a specific physical position, as if with a cramp."The tight seat on the airplane seemed to cramp my legs. "bodymedicinephysiologysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fasten or hold with, or as if with, a cramp iron."The carpenter used a cramp iron to hold the two pieces of wood together firmly. "utilitytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(by extension) To bind together; to unite."The new regulations will cramp our ability to innovate. "groupactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo form on a cramp."to cramp boot legs"medicinephysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareCramped; narrow"The apartment was cramped, with barely enough room for a small table. "areapropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading