CRAMP


Meaning of CRAMP in English

■ noun

1》 painful involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscles, typically caused by fatigue or strain.

↘( ~s ) N. Amer. abdominal pain caused by menstruation.

2》 a tool, typically shaped like a capital G, for clamping two objects together.

↘(also ~-iron ) a metal bar with bent ends for holding masonry together.

■ verb

1》 restrict or inhibit the development of.

2》 fasten with a ~ or ~s.

3》 suffer from ~.

Phrases

~ someone's style informal prevent a person from acting freely or naturally.

Origin

ME: from Mid. Low Ger. and MDu. krampe ; sense 1 of the noun is via OFr. ~e .

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