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Definitions from Wiktionary (Charleyhorse)

▸ noun:  Alternative spelling of charley horse [(idiomatic, US) A muscle cramp, usually a strong one, in the thigh, leg, arm, or core.]

Similar:
charlie horse, wheel-horse, horse whip, wheel horse, hindleg, rocking-horse, deadleg, work horse, dead-leg, horse shoe, more...

Opposite:
cramp, spasm, muscle contraction

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Similar:
charlie horse, wheel-horse, horse whip, wheel horse, hindleg, rocking-horse, deadleg, work horse, dead-leg, horse shoe, more...

Opposite:
cramp, spasm, muscle contraction



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