Pronunciation: /kræmp/
noun a painful, involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscles
A1 I got a cramp in my leg while running.
A2 She had to stop swimming because of a cramp in her foot.
B1 I always get cramps in my stomach when I eat too much spicy food.
B2 The athlete had to withdraw from the race due to severe leg cramps.
C1 The dancer stretched before the performance to prevent cramps in her muscles.
C2 The hiker drank plenty of water to avoid cramps during the long trek.
verb to suffer from or experience cramps
A1 I cramp my hand when I write for too long.
A2 She cramps up during exercise if she doesn't stretch properly.
B1 The athlete cramps in the middle of the race, but still manages to finish.
B2 If you don't drink enough water, you may cramp during intense physical activity.
C1 The dancer cramps occasionally during performances, but always pushes through.
C2 Despite the pain, the marathon runner refused to cramp and continued running towards the finish line.
formal She experienced a severe cramp in her calf muscle during the marathon.
informal I had to stop running because of a cramp in my side.
slang Ugh, I hate when I get a cramp in my leg while working out.
figurative The cramp in their progress was due to unforeseen obstacles.
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