writer's cramp

noun

1. spasmodic, painful contractions of the muscles of the thumb, forefinger, and forearm during writing.

writer's cramp

noun

1. a muscular spasm or temporary paralysis of the muscles of the thumb and first two fingers caused by prolonged writing

Example Sentences

Ive been signing receipts for express packages until Ive got the writers cramp.

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Really, my dear fellow, I am seriously afflicted with writers cramp.

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I hope you appreciate the fact that this is a long letter from a person with writers cramp.

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