Crick Definition & Meaning

crick
noun
  1. a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are British)
  2. English biochemist who (with Watson in 1953) helped discover the helical structure of DNA (1916-2004)
verb
  1. twist (a body part) into a strained position; "crick your neck"

"Crick" in song lyrics

See how crick is used in real songs:

  • "In Nineteen Fifty-Three, Francis Crick"
    Cale Sampson — The Human Genome Project
  • "cold water crick"
    AOL — AOL
  • "roy crick"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with crick

Usage tips for "crick"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "crick" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for crick to find words that pair well.

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