stone bruise

American  

noun

1. a bruise on the sole of the foot, caused by walking on or striking against a small stone or other hard object.

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Etymology

Origin of stone bruise

An Americanism dating back to 1795–1805

Example Sentences

Kingsbarns, the unbeaten winner of last year's Racing Post Trophy, is back in light work after suffering a stone bruise, according to the jockey Joseph O'Brien, whose father, Aidan, trains the colt.

From The Guardian

Rubi Light, however, will miss the race after suffering a stone bruise.

From The Guardian

"You know I got a stone bruise yesterday when on the way here, and I want to let it heal up, so's to be able to toddle back home when we break camp to-morrow."

From Project Gutenberg

Thin with the tears shinin' loike shtars in her beautiful eyes, she raised up her arms, let thim shtale round me neck, and layin' her chake against me breast, which was throbbin' loike a stone bruise, said, said she, 'Yis, Barney, darlint.'

From Project Gutenberg

There have also been doubts about the fitness of Northern Alliance, though an upbeat tone was struck on Wednesday by his trainer, Tony Martin, who said he was recovering well from a stone bruise.

From The Guardian