road rash

British

noun

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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2022

The crash took place at a moderate speed and the UAE-Emirates rider was quickly back on his bike with road rash on his left thigh.

From Washington Times • Jul. 21, 2022

Catlin knew the drill of the hardened cyclist: jump up, survey the bike, examine the burning road rash and torn Lycra, get back up and finish the ride.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2021

The page earlier described the siblings’ parents, Aaron and Sheri, as "people of faith", and that Tucker "sustained road rash and a fractured skull."

From Fox News • Nov. 24, 2021

His shoulder bloodied with road rash, the 2018 Tour de France winner eventually dropped out with 60 kilometers to go.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 24, 2021

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