Cramp

usgb/kræmp/
noun

A sudden pain in a muscle, often in the leg or foot, that temporarily makes it difficult or impossible to move.

John got a cramp in his side as he was running.
Visual representation of "cramp" - A sudden pain in a muscle, often in the leg or foot, that temporarily makes it difficult or impossible to move.

Often appears as...

  • muscle cramp
  • severe cramp
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Sudden and Intense

A cramp is a sharp pain that starts suddenly and is usually intense, making it memorable.

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During the swim, I had a cramp that made me stop mid-lap.
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Common Activities

Cramps often occur during exercise, but they can also happen when you're still, especially at night.

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I was just sitting when a leg cramp struck out of nowhere.
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Temporary Discomfort

While painful, cramps are temporary and usually pass if you stretch or massage the area.

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She did some stretches to ease the cramp in her calf.
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