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 • 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

The stone bruise is also looking unusually well for this season of the year, and chilblains were in full bloom when I was there.

From Remarks by Nye, Bill

"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 Endurance Test or, How Clear Grit Won the Day by Douglas, Alan

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)