rugburns

Noun

rugburn (countable and uncountable, plural rugburns)

1. (countable) A painful burn or redness of skin, especially on knees, elbows, and hands, from repetitive friction against a rug or similar surface.
   • The ombudsman found that youth living at El Pueblo remained under the care and supervision of staff who had been accused of abusing them. In one case, a youth was reportedly dragged across the carpet by two staff members, resulting in rugburns on his face.2019 August 13, “A Pueblo center for troubled kids had 243 abuse allegations in the year before it closed”, in The Colorado Sun
2. (uncountable) Rugburns in general.
   • Like, seriously, thanks for the music. It's meant a lot. […] Your lead's hotter than rugburn.2004, Robert Voedisch, Zamboni Blues

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