cramp

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a painful, involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscles, typically caused by fatigue or strain

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I got a terrible cramp in my leg while swimming.
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She woke up with a painful cramp in her calf.
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a restriction or limitation on something

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The small budget put a cramp on their ambitious plans.
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His presence put a cramp on the lively conversation.
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to restrict or inhibit the development of

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Lack of funding will cramp our research efforts.
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Don't let fear cramp your style.
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