English Explanatory Dictionary

rugburn

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A painful burn or redness of skin, especially on knees, elbows, and hands, from repetitive friction against a rug or similar surface.
  2. Rugburns in general.
verb
  1. To cause a rugburn to form.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

rugburn rugburns rug burn rug-burn rugburning rugburned

Etymology

From rug + burn.

Derived words

Indian rugburn
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