cramp
[ˈkræmp]
1
cramp
noun
- a sudden painful tightening of muscle in a part of the body (US) (Brit)
- sharp pains in the stomach and the area near it especially because of menstruation
2
cramp
verb
- to cause (a part of the body) to feel pain because of tight muscles : to cause a cramp in (your hand, foot, etc.)
- to have a sudden painful tightening of muscles : to experience a cramp or cramps —often + up
- to prevent (something) from developing or growing freely