Cramp ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Cramp ( noun )

1. A sudden, painful muscle contraction or over-shortening.
2. A painful contraction of a muscle or group of muscles.

Origin:

Middle english: from old norse kramper, of germanic origin; related to german krampf "spasm".

Examples:

1. She had a cramp in her leg.
2. The cramp was caused by dehydration.
3. He had a cramp in his stomach.
4. The cramp was so painful that she couldn't move.
5. The cramp was caused by an overexertion of the muscle.

(As a verb)

Cramp ( verb )

1. A sudden, painful muscle contraction or over-shortening.
2. A painful contraction of a muscle or group of muscles.

Origin:

Middle english: from old norse kramper, of germanic origin; related to german krampf "spasm".

Examples:

1. She had a cramp in her leg.
2. The cramp was caused by dehydration.
3. He had a cramp in his stomach.
4. The cramp was so painful that she couldn't move.
5. The cramp was caused by an overexertion of the muscle.