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cramping
We have found lemma(root) word of cramping : cramp.
Definitions
[kramp], (Noun)
Definitions:
- painful involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscles, typically caused by fatigue or strain
(e.g: an attack of cramp)
- a tool, typically shaped like a capital G, for clamping two objects together for gluing or other work
Phrases:
- cramp someone's style
Origin
:
late Middle English: from Middle Low German and Middle Dutch krampe; sense 1 of the noun is via Old French crampe
[kramp], (Verb)
Definitions:
- inhibit the development of
(e.g: tighter rules will cramp economic growth)
- fasten with a cramp or cramps
(e.g: cramp the gates to the posts)
- suffer from sudden and painful contractions of a muscle or muscles
(e.g: in the final game, Chang cramped severely)
Phrases:
- cramp someone's style
Origin
:
late Middle English: from Middle Low German and Middle Dutch krampe; sense 1 of the noun is via Old French crampe
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