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- US Pronunciation
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- [kramp]
- /kræmp/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kramp]
- /kræmp/
Definitions of cramper word
- noun cramper a spiked metal plate used as a brace for the feet in throwing the stone 3
- noun cramper cramp iron. 1
- noun cramper a portable frame or tool with a movable part that can be screwed up to hold things together; clamp. 1
- noun cramper anything that confines or restrains. 1
- noun cramper a cramped state or part. 1
- verb with object cramper to fasten or hold with a cramp. 1
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Origin of cramper
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English crampe < Middle Dutch: hook. See cramp1
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Parts of speech for Cramper
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cramper popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
cramper usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cramper
adj cramper
- restricted — confined; limited.
- cramped — A cramped room or building is not big enough for the people or things in it.
- imprisoned — to confine in or as if in a prison.
- restrained — characterized by restraint: The actor gave a restrained performance.
- cramp — Cramp is a sudden strong pain caused by a muscle suddenly contracting. You sometimes get cramp in a muscle after you have been making a physical effort over a long period of time.
Antonyms for cramper
adj cramper
- healthy — possessing or enjoying good health or a sound and vigorous mentality: a healthy body; a healthy mind.
- unlimited — not limited; unrestricted; unconfined: unlimited trade.
- well — in a good or satisfactory manner: Business is going well.
- free — enjoying personal rights or liberty, as a person who is not in slavery: a land of free people.
- liberated — to set free, as from imprisonment or bondage.
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