Translate text 
Translate files Cramp
/kræmp/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A painful and involuntary contraction of a muscle.
He had a cramp in his calf after swimming for too long.
A feeling of restriction or confinement.
The tight shoes gave her a cramp in her toes.
A device used to hold something firmly in place.
He used a cramp to secure the wood while he was cutting it.
verb
To restrict or limit the movement or development of something.
The new regulations seemed to cramp the company's growth plans.
To cause a painful contraction in a muscle, often due to overexertion or dehydration.
She felt a cramp in her leg after running the marathon.
Etymology
Middle English 'crampe', from Old French 'crampe', from Latin 'crampare' meaning to clutch.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cramp someone's style:
To limit or restrict someone’s ability to do what they want.
cramp up:
To experience a muscle cramp suddenly.
menstrual cramp:
Pain in the lower abdomen during menstruation.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
To cramp someone's style
Don't cramp my style by being so boring!
Cramped up
After that long flight, my legs were totally cramped up.