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Crick
01
a sudden, sharp pain or discomfort, often linked to muscle stiffness, commonly occurring in areas like the neck, back, or other parts of the body
Examples
Waking up with a neck crick after an uncomfortable night's sleep is common.
Lifting heavy boxes led to a lingering lower back crick.
to crick
01
to cause a sudden painful stiffness or spasm in a muscle, typically occurring due to an awkward movement or prolonged position
Examples
She cricked her wrist when lifting a heavy box improperly.
As he was gardening, he cricked his lower back, causing immediate discomfort.
