A cramping of muscles, especially in the abdomen or uterus.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of cramp

(idiomatic, vulgar, slang) An ache in the wrist caused by repetitive movements.

(figuratively) A temporary mental lapse, such as an inability to remember something, to focus one's attention, to understand something, or to perform some other mental task of which one would ordinarily be capable.

(idiomatic) A debilitating pain preventing easy movement of the wrist, hand, or fingers, resulting from prolonged use of a pen or pencil.

(medicine, dated) A form of paralysis encountered by swimmers.

Alternative form of brain cramp

plural of cramp ring

(historical) A ring worn to prevent cramp, epilepsy and associated diseases, especially one specifically blessed by an English monarch before the Reformation.

The patella of a sheep, formerly used as a charm against cramp.