cram
US /kræm/
UK /kræm/
1.
blokken, stampen
to study intensively over a short period of time, typically for an examination
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She had to cram for her history exam all night.
Ze moest de hele nacht blokken voor haar geschiedenisexamen.
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Many students cram the night before a big test.
Veel studenten blokken de avond voor een grote toets.
2.
proppen, duwen
to force (people or things) into a space that is already full or too small
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They tried to cram all their luggage into the small car.
Ze probeerden al hun bagage in te proppen in de kleine auto.
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Don't try to cram too many clothes into one suitcase.
Probeer niet te veel kleding in één koffer te proppen.
1.
opeenhoping, verdringing
a large number of people or things in a small space
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The bus was a cram of passengers during rush hour.
De bus was een opeenhoping van passagiers tijdens de spits.
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The small room was a cram of old furniture.
De kleine kamer was een opeenhoping van oude meubels.