cramped

• Beschreibt einen Raum oder Ort, der zu klein und unbequem ist, oft weil er beengt oder überfüllt ist. Bezieht sich auch auf eingeengte oder eingeschränkte Verhältnisse.

Describes a space that is too small and uncomfortable.

1. Lack of spaceB1formal

   Confined or restricted in space; not having enough room.

   Eng

   • The apartment was too cramped for a family of five.
   • We had to sit in cramped seats on the bus.
   • The office felt cramped with all the extra desks.

   Synonymeconfinedconstrictedcrowdedpokyrestrictedsmalltight

   Antonymeamplecapaciouscommodiousspacious

2. Restricted movementB1formal

   Causing difficulty in moving freely due to tightness or confinement.

   eng, beengt

   • He felt cramped in the small elevator.
   • The cramped hallway made it hard to pass.
   • Her handwriting became cramped from writing in a tiny notebook.

   Synonymeconfinedconstrictednarrowrestrictedtight

   Antonymeampleexpansiveopenspacious

• Verb, das eine plötzliche schmerzhafte Muskelkontraktion bezeichnet oder die Einschränkung bzw. Behinderung von Bewegung, Wachstum oder Entwicklung.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing a sudden, painful muscle contraction, or to restrict or hinder movement, growth, or development.

1. Cause muscle painB1formal

   To cause a sudden, painful contraction of a muscle.

   Einen Krampf verursachen

   • The cold water cramped his legs while swimming.
   • Running too fast can cramp your calf muscles.
   • She cramped up during the marathon and had to stop.

2. Restrict or hinderB2formal

   To limit or prevent something from developing or moving freely.

   Einschränken

   • The tight budget cramped their plans for expansion.
   • His strict schedule cramped his social life.
   • The small room cramped their ability to work efficiently.

   Synonymecheckconstraincurbhamperimpedeinhibitlimitobstructrestrict

   Antonymefreeliberateloosenrelease