road rash

British  

noun

1. informal  grazing of the skin as a result of falling off a bicycle, skateboard, etc, onto a hard surface

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Example Sentences

While I ended up with bruised ribs, minor road rash and a severely bruised ego, thanks to you and your kind service and caring assistance, I will ride once again.

From Seattle Times

The family hired Dr. Rami Hashish, a biomechanical expert, to review images included in the report, which showed bruising on Blair’s arms and legs, “road rash” on Blair’s knees, an injury to his left toe and about 40 fractures in the back of his skull, Barnett said.

From Los Angeles Times

The family hired Dr. Rami Hashish, a biomechanical expert, to review images included in the report, which showed bruising on Blair’s arms and legs, “road rash” on Blair’s knees and an injury to his left toe, Barnett said.

From Los Angeles Times

Many of the greyhounds have scars or road rash, which Kiburtz said could have come from falling off the truck.

From Los Angeles Times

The left side of his forehead was badly scraped, his right arm deeply gashed and his skin pockmarked with road rash.

From New York Times