Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cramp
noun
/kræmp/
Definition
A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle that causes pain and restricts movement.
Examples
- I had a cramp in my calf during the race.
- She experienced a cramp while practicing yoga.
- After swimming, he felt a cramp in his abdominal muscles.
Meaning
Cramp refers to a painful tightening or spasmodic contraction of a muscle, often due to overexertion, dehydration, or a lack of minerals.
Synonyms
- spasm
- tightening
- contraction
