kolhiintua — meaning in English

English meaning

• bruise noun A discoloured mark on the skin caused by a blow that damages blood vessels underneath without breaking the surface.
• chip noun A small piece broken off a larger object, or the mark left where it broke off.

Senses

kolhiintua is used for these senses in English:

• bruise (intransitive) Of fruit or vegetables, to gain bruises through being handled roughly.
• chip (intransitive) To become chipped.
• chip (transitive, dialectal) To chisel (something), to chisel on (something).

bruise — full definition

1. noun A discoloured mark on the skin caused by a blow that damages blood vessels underneath without breaking the surface.
2. verb To cause this kind of mark by striking or knocking something.
3. verb To hurt someone's feelings or pride.

chip — full definition

1. noun A small piece broken off a larger object, or the mark left where it broke off.
2. noun A tiny electronic circuit, or a thin fried slice of potato.
3. verb To break a small piece off something.
4. verb To contribute money or effort along with others.

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