I . n.
1.
Spasm, crick, convulsion.
2.
( Rare .) Check, restriction, restraint, obstruction.
3.
Cramp-iron.
4.
Cramping-machine, boot-~.
II . v. a.
1.
Affect with spasms, convulse.
2.
Restrain, obstruct, hinder, check, confine.
3.
Fasten with a ~, confine or hold with a ~ or ~-iron.
4.
Stretch or shape with a ~, fashion with a boot-~.