charley horse

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English - Turkish
kramp
adale kasılması
English - English
A muscle cramp, usually in the thigh or leg
A contusion or bruise to any muscle resulting in intramuscular bleeding No other injury should be called a charley horse
a pain in a large muscle, for example in your leg, caused by the muscle becoming tight = cramp (Charley male name, from Charles)
(American Slang) sudden painful cramp or muscle contraction in the arm or leg
a muscular cramp (especially in the thigh or calf) following vigorous exercise

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charleyhorse
Alternative spelling of charley horse