Antonyms for crick


Grammar : Noun
Spell : krik
Phonetic Transcription : krɪk


Definition of crick

Origin :
  • early 15c., of uncertain origin; OED says "probably onomatopÅ“ic."
  • noun muscle spasm
Example sentences :
  • "Come down to the crick with me after tea, and I'll explain," said Will.
  • Extract from : « The Raid From Beausejour; And How The Carter Boys Lifted The Mortgage » by Charles G. D. Roberts
  • Mr. Moss was disentangling the crick in his back for the last time that day.
  • Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • Sounds like somebody slappin' the crick with a fishin'-pole.
  • Extract from : « The Duke Of Chimney Butte » by G. W. Ogden
  • I disremember just how fur that last stop is from the Crick, but I think it's betwixt 25 and 30 mile.
  • Extract from : « Si Klegg, Book 5 (of 6) » by John McElroy
  • There was a crick in his neck, but he decided he could stand it.
  • Extract from : « Out Like a Light » by Gordon Randall Garrett
  • If I could only lay in a crick—roll in it—douse my face in it—soak my clothes in it!
  • Extract from : « 'Me-Smith' » by Caroline Lockhart
  • If you want to go to the other side of the "crick" you must take a steamboat.
  • Extract from : « Back Home » by Eugene Wood
  • Thinks I to m'self, they is pickin' them blackberries down to the crick.
  • Extract from : « The Flaming Jewel » by Robert W. Chambers
  • Crick was unknown to the porter, and little known to most of the boys.
  • Extract from : « The Hero of Garside School » by J. Harwood Panting
  • There were at least twenty other boys of about the same size and age as Crick in the school.
  • Extract from : « The Hero of Garside School » by J. Harwood Panting

Synonyms for crick

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