cramp
//kræmp//
Noun
crampSingular
crampsPlural
1
A painful involuntary contraction of a muscle, typically caused by fatigue or strain.
I got a cramp in my leg while swimming.
2
A metal bar with bent ends used for holding masonry together.
The builder used a metal cramp to hold the stones together.
Synonym
Verb
crampPresent tense
crampedPast tense
crampedPast participle
crampingPresent participle
crampsThird-person singular
1
To restrict or inhibit the development or free movement of something.
The small office space cramped our creativity.
2
To suffer from or cause a cramp in a muscle.
My leg cramped during the marathon.
3
To fasten with a cramp or cramps.
The carpenter cramped the wooden beams together.