Cramp (Noun)
Meaning 1
A strip of metal with ends bent at right angles; used to hold masonry together.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A clamp for holding pieces of wood together while they are glued.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The carpenter used a cramp to hold the wooden frame in place while the glue dried.
- After applying the glue, she used a cramp to squeeze the two pieces of wood together.
- He secured the cramp tightly to ensure the joint was strong and even.
- A cramp was used to hold the shelf in place while the brackets were attached.
- The glue takes a few hours to set, so be sure to leave the cramp on until then.
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Meaning 3
A painful and involuntary muscular contraction.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.