Word Finder - cramped

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(of a muscle) To contract painfully and uncontrollably.

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To affect with cramps or spasms.

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To prohibit movement or expression of.

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You're cramping my style.

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To restrain to a specific physical position, as if with a cramp.

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You're going to need to cramp the wheels on this hill.

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To fasten or hold with, or as if with, a cramp iron.

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(by extension) To bind together; to unite.

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To form on a cramp.

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to cramp boot legs

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Uncomfortably restricted in size, or financially.

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Overcrowded or congested.

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Tight because of or like suffering a cramp.

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His stomach cramped at the memory of that cliff.

She stood for a long moment in the cramped, silent foyer.

Or the cramped little apartment that was home.

Cynthia was there, seated alone in a cramped corner, looking beautiful in something summery, short and yellow, unsmiling but nodding in acknowledgment of his greeting.

She took a hot shower in the cramped bathroom off the side of her room then pulled on the clothes.

The mention of him reminded her of her cramped stomach and the half dozen failed attempts to eat normal food.

They slept on three tier bunks, in very cramped conditions.

She hadn't thought it so cramped, but it was, compared to Xander's spacious, airy condo.

They're a little too cramped for anything longer.

It consists of a somewhat cramped old town, lying between the harbour and a sheet of water called Kleiner Kiel, and a better built and more spacious new town, which has been increased by the incorporation of the garden suburbs of Brunswick and Diisternbrook.

The world was dark as always, cramped, his skin hot and clammy.

The sand castles should rest near the outer edge of the table so guests can enjoy their meals without feeling cramped.

They should not be kept in cramped quarters or in situations where there are too many dogs in a small area.

The scale was enlarged, but Thirlwall always felt cramped.

Army was still cramped and out of touch with its neighbours went far to neutralize the numerical disadvantage.

Trade in timber and agricultural produce is facilitated by the network of railways, navigable rivers and canals, but both industry and trade are somewhat cramped by the duties imposed at the Russian frontier.

Kitchens Avoid units at eye level, your space will seem less cramped.

This really helps keep the apartment from feeling cramped, while giving you room to express yourself.

Room dividers can break a room up into smaller spaces, but should only be used if the area has enough room to handle it without appearing cramped.

However, they are often more cramped due to limited space allowed in a cruise ship environment.

Some drawbacks include long hours, little time to yourself, cramped quarters, difficulties in communicating with family and friends at home, and dealing with people who do not tip.

In addition, since you are living in cramped quarters you must make a concerted effort to get along with your fellow colleagues.

The vessels are mid-sized, so there will be plenty of opportunities to make new friends without feeling cramped.

The bright colors of many are more intense in the open air than when the plants are cramped in pots in a greenhouse.

Wheel chairs, portable ramps and guard rails may take up more space than you assumed, creating a cramped home.

Her legs cramped with every step and perspiration oozed from every pore in her body.

Living in a cramped and often chlorinated tank has many adverse affects on these highly intelligent creatures.

You can see how Knighton escaped the cramped confines of the castle and expanded down the hill.

This stock was located in a somewhat cramped spot in the basement.

The pub then had four separate rooms, several of which were rather cramped.

Found that slightly cramped thing the dual seat is Better for long trips.

Despite the extremely cramped seating arrangements, the Electric still had a pianist who would have provided an accompaniment to the silent film show.

There are +20 steps to first floor section, which is fairly cramped.

This can make the room cramped in many cases.

I thought it looked a bit cramped on that stage - maybe 7 fully-fledged ballerinas need a bit more space.

It has a full sized standard layout keyboard which doesn't feel cramped in use.

The connector side of the router looks almost cramped due to the small dimensions.

In the evening we went to Rijswijk, where Bram and Olga live in a cramped and rather disorderly house.

This occurs in-flight as passengers sit in a cramped position with their knees bent.

Should any side show a modicum of consistency in a cramped leading pack, then a clear run to promotion might be theirs.

Evidence (see below) shows clear links between living in cramped conditions and ill health, especially respiratory and skin disease.

Also inside, the concorde is incredibly cramped, it makes Economy class look roomy.

The cramped position atop high scaffolding for four years caused him enormous discomfort.

The cramped tram terminus inside Wimbledon station is barely adequate for its present function.

Helvetica - this classic typeface can look a bit cramped on screen with some browsers stuggling with the letter-spacing.

Cramped and muddled rooms on a single floor can often be rearranged to create the feeling of more space.

Well-meaning friends and family may give you plenty of nursery items, but if you find the room getting cramped from too much stuff, put some things away that you don't need at the present or place them in other rooms.

Collapsible models can be useful in cramped spaces.

Items like kitty rhinestone collars and kitty claw polish are generally regarded as frills, but when it comes to cat carriers, your cat will notice the difference between your standard cramped carrier and a full-on luxury tote.

FeLV does not survive outside a cat for more than a few hours, but cats raised in cramped quarters can easily spread the virus.An important thing to remember about FeLV is that the virus occurs in two stages.