Charley Horse (Noun)
Meaning
A muscular cramp (especially in the thigh or calf) following vigorous exercise.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- I sprinted a hundred yards to finish the run and immediately clutched at a severe charley horse in my right thigh.
- During a hot summer afternoon tennis match he doubled over due to a crippling charley horse in his left calf.
- Old athletes used to rely on rigorous pre-run warm-up stretches to stave off post-activity charley horse agony in the hamstrings and legs.
- Crossing the finish line of the marathon resulted in debilitating charley horses that wracked the entire quadriceps area for an excruciating day.
- His attempt to break his personal best during cycling intervals ended with an unexpected charley horse seizing his leg.