0 present participle of ache
1 to have a continuous pain that is unpleasant but not very strong:
If you're not used to exercise your joints may ache the next day.
My back really aches after moving those heavy boxes around all day.
These diseases may involve continuous aching or severe pain and swelling, often leading to difficulty in moving the arms, fingers, legs, and feet.
My back was aching from carrying my daughter.
Several works in the programme are associated with bereavement or remembrance, and their lamenting tugs with an aching authenticity.