ammaccatura — 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.
• dent noun A shallow dip or indentation in a surface, usually caused by a knock or impact.

Senses

ammaccatura is used for these senses in English:

• bruise A dark mark on fruit or vegetables caused by a blow to the surface.
• dent A shallow deformation in the surface of an object, produced by an impact.

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.

dent — full definition

1. noun A shallow dip or indentation in a surface, usually caused by a knock or impact.
2. noun A noticeable reduction or negative effect on something, especially money or resources.
3. verb To strike something so it develops a dent, or to be damaged in this way.

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