cramp
Third Person
cramps
Present Participle
cramping
Past Tense
cramped
Past Participle
cramped
1
to limit or stop something from moving or progressing freely
transitive
- The traffic jam cramped our journey to the airport.
- Don't let fear cramp your ability to take risks and try new things.
- The small workspace cramped the team's ability to collaborate effectively.
- Overthinking can cramp your creativity and hinder problem-solving.
2
to experience a sharp, painful tightening or contraction in a muscle
- After running for miles, she suddenly cramped in her calf and had to stop.
- He cramped in the middle of the night, waking up from the intense pain.
- She felt her leg cramp during the workout and had to stretch it out.
- The swimmer cramped halfway through the race, struggling to finish.
- The intense workout caused him to cramp in both thighs, making it hard to walk.
3
to cause someone or something to experience a sudden, painful contraction of a muscle or a restriction
transitive
- The cold water cramped his leg, making him stop swimming.
- The long hours of sitting cramped her back, leaving her stiff and sore.
- The intense exercise cramped his arm, forcing him to pause.
- The awkward position for too long cramped her neck.
- The tight shoes cramped her toes, causing discomfort throughout the day.
4
to secure or fasten something using a tool or device called a cramp that hold pieces together
transitive
- The workers cramped the beams into position before the cement set.
- The technician cramped the parts together to ensure they were aligned correctly.
- He quickly cramped the joint so it wouldn’t shift while the glue set.
- The woodworker cramped the edges to make sure the table top was perfectly level.
- The metal was cramped into the mold to prevent movement during the casting process.