cram
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verb \ˈkram\crammedcram·ming
Definition of CRAM
transitive verb
1
: to pack tight : jam <cram a suitcase with clothes> <a novel crammed with surprises>
3
: to thrust in or as if in a rough or forceful manner <crammed the letters into his pocket>
4
: to prepare hastily for an examination <cram the students for the test>
intransitive verb
1
: to eat greedily or to satiety : stuff
2
: to study a subject intensively especially for an imminent examination
— cram·mer noun
See Examples of CRAM
- He crammed the suitcase with his clothes.
- Before the trip I crammed my head with information about Spain.
Origin of CRAM
Middle English crammen, from Old English crammian; akin to Old Norse kremja to squeeze
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to CRAM
2cram
nounDefinition of CRAM
1
: a compressed multitude or crowd : crush
2
: last-minute study especially for an examination
Examples of CRAM
- <battling the rush-hour cram in the subway>
First Known Use of CRAM
1810
Cram
biographical name \ˈkram\Definition of CRAM
Donald James 1919–2001 Am. chem.
Cram
biographical nameDefinition of CRAM
Ralph Adams 1863–1942 Am. architect & author
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