cramp
noun
Pronunciation: /kræmp/
Definition
A sudden, involuntary, and painful contraction of a muscle or group of muscles.
Examples
He had to stop running because a severe leg cramp made it impossible to continue.
Stretching before exercise can help prevent a painful muscle cramp during your workout.
She woke up in the middle of the night with a foot cramp that wouldn't go away.
Synonyms of cramp
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