Bruise
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow. A dark mark on fruit caused by a blow to its surface.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To strike (a person), originally with something flat or heavy, but now specifically in such a way as to discolour the skin without breaking it. To damage the skin of (fruit), in an analogous way. Of fruit, to gain bruises through being handled roughly. To bruise easily.
Example sentence: I remember my first Arsenal training session and Sol Campbell going straight through me. I had a bit of a bruise, but I got straight back up and carried on. I didn't want to show them that it hurt.
Spit
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A rod on which meat is grilled (UK English) or broiled (US English).A narrow, pointed, usually sandy peninsula.Saliva, especially when expectorated.An instance of spitting.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To impale on a spit.To evacuate (saliva or another substance) from the mouth.To utter.
Example sentence: Pride will spit in pride's face.