Meaning & use

cramps

noun·Everyday

Sudden, painful, involuntary contractions of one or more muscles.

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Leg cramps woke her up in the middle of the night.

He drank more water after the cramps in his calf returned during the run.

A note on using this word

Cramps is usually used in the plural, and often refers specifically to menstrual or muscular pain.

Words with a similar meaning

spasms

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