crampe — meaning in English

English meaning

• cramp noun A sudden, painful, involuntary tightening of a muscle.
• stitch noun A single loop of thread made by a needle in sewing, knitting, or in closing a wound.

Senses

crampe is used for these senses in English:

• cramp A painful contraction of a muscle which cannot be controlled; (sometimes) a similar pain even without noticeable contraction.
• stitch A local sharp pain (anywhere); an acute pain, like the piercing of a needle.

cramp — full definition

1. noun A sudden, painful, involuntary tightening of a muscle.
2. verb To restrict or hold back something, such as movement, growth, or freedom.

stitch — full definition

1. noun A single loop of thread made by a needle in sewing, knitting, or in closing a wound.
2. noun A sudden sharp pain, especially in the side of the body, often brought on by running.
3. verb To sew or join something using stitches.

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