stone bruise

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of stone bruise¹

An Americanism dating back to 1795–1805

Example Sentences

My little donkey has got herself a stone bruise in her forehoof and can’t carry her load.

From Literature

My back throbbed like a stone bruise.

From Literature

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