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CRAMP

Volume 6 · 60 words · 1823 Edition

a spasmodic affection of the muscles of different parts of the body, as those of the neck, arms, legs, &c. accompanied with a violent but transitory pain. See MEDICINE Index.

CRAMP-Fish, or Torpedo. See RAJA, ICHTHYOLOGY Index.

CRAMP-Iron, or Cramps, a piece of iron bent at each end, which serves to fasten together pieces of wood, stones, or other things.