brúigh — 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.
• punch noun A hit made with a closed fist.

Senses

brúigh is used for these senses in English:

• bruise (intransitive) Of fruit or vegetables, to gain bruises through being handled roughly.
• punch (transitive) To operate (a device or system) by depressing a button, key, bar, or pedal, or by similar means.

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.

punch — full definition

1. noun A hit made with a closed fist.
2. noun Strength, force, or impact, especially in a figurative sense.
3. noun A tool used for making holes in paper or other thin material.
4. noun A sweet drink, often mixing fruit juice with another beverage, sometimes alcoholic.
5. verb To hit someone or something with a closed fist, or to make a hole with a punch.

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