crick



crick in one's back

a twisted or cramped place in the back that causes pain. I can't move! I've got a crick in my back! I had a crick in my back all night and I couldn't sleep.
See also: back, crick

crick in one's neck

Fig. a twisted place or a cramp in the neck that causes pain. I got a crick in my neck from sleeping in a draft. When I read on the plane, I get a crick in my neck.
See also: crick, neck

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
ClayKLAYEnglish
Adrienad-ree-AWNFrench
Pelagiape-LAHG-yah (Polish)Ancient Greek, Greek, Polish
Romainro-MENFrench
Iounia-Biblical Greek
Nymphodora-Ancient Greek