| 单词 | cramp |
| 释义 | cramp n. & v. --n 1. a a painful involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscles from the cold, exertion, etc. b = writer's cramp (see WRITER). 2. (also cramp-iron) a metal bar with bent ends for holding masonry etc. together. 3. a portable tool for holding two planks etc. together; a clamp. 4. a restraint. --vtr. 1. affect with cramp. 2. confine narrowly. 3. restrict (energies etc.). 4. (as cramped adj.) (of handwriting) small and difficult to read. 5. fasten with a cramp. Phrases and idioms cramp a person's style prevent a person from acting freely or naturally. cramp up confine narrowly. Etymology: ME f. OF crampe f. MDu., MLG krampe, OHG krampfo f. adj. meaning 'bent': cf. CRIMP |
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