rope burn

/roʊp bərn/
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Definitions of rope burn
  1. noun
    abrasion (usually on the hands) caused by friction from a rope
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    type of:
    abrasion, excoriation, scrape, scratch
    an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
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