つる

godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

get a cramp; cramp up

Intransitive verb describing a muscle suddenly cramping or going into spasm. Commonly used for leg or foot cramps.

• 泳およいでいるときに足あしがつった。

  My leg cramped up while I was swimming.

• 朝あさ起おきたらふくらはぎがつっていた。