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BRUISE

8 pts

/bɹuːz/

Extended Definitions

noun

  1. A purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow.
  2. A dark mark on fruit or vegetables caused by a blow to the surface.

verb

  1. To strike (a person), originally with something flat or heavy, but now specifically in such a way as to discolour the skin without breaking it.
  2. To damage the skin of (fruit or vegetables), in an analogous way.
  3. Of fruit or vegetables, to gain bruises through being handled roughly.

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

to injure without breaking the surface of the skin

Letter Values

B3
R1
U1
I1
S1
E1
= 8