stone bruise
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of stone bruise
An Americanism dating back to 1795–1805
Example Sentences
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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 ● Apr. 8, 2013
My little donkey has got herself a stone bruise in her forehoof and can’t carry her load.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
As fast as his bare feet—with a stone bruise on one heel—would carry him he sped to Solly Gumble's.
From The Wrong Twin by Wilson, Harry Leon
If Kenneth Ford could see her now, limping along like a little girl with a stone bruise!
From Rilla of Ingleside by Montgomery, L. M. (Lucy Maud)
"Peter has a stone bruise and I'm using liniment."
From Suzanna Stirs the Fire by Blake, Emily Calvin
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