nounπShareA painful contraction of a muscle which cannot be controlled."After running the marathon, the runner suffered terrible leg cramps. "medicinephysiologybodysensationdiseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat which confines or contracts; a restraint; a shackle; a hindrance."The new regulations placed cramps on our team's creativity, making it harder to develop innovative solutions. "physiologymedicinebodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA clamp for carpentry or masonry."The carpenter used cramps to hold the wooden boards together while the glue dried. "architecturebuildingutensilChat 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 shoemaker carefully placed the damp leather over the cramps to shape the arch of the new boots. "technicalmachinewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a muscle) To contract painfully and uncontrollably."After running for a long time, my leg began to cramp. "medicinephysiologybodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo affect with cramps or spasms."The long swim in the cold water started to cramp my legs. "medicinephysiologybodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prohibit movement or expression of."The new rules about internet use at work cramps my ability to research effectively. "physiologymedicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo restrain to a specific physical position, as if with a cramp."The teacher cramped the students in the small classroom, so they couldn't move freely during the exam. "bodyphysiologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fasten or hold with, or as if with, a cramp iron."The carpenter used a metal clamp to cramp the two pieces of wood together while the glue dried. "technicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(by extension) To bind together; to unite."The school club activities are designed to cramp together students with shared interests. "actionorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo form on a cramp."to cramp boot legs"medicinephysiologybodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cramping of muscles, especially in the abdomen or uterus."The menstrual cramps were so bad that she missed school today. "medicinephysiologybodysensationdiseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
