reef rash en · NOUN
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) A scraping injury caused by falling on or being dragged over a reef.
Even mild cases of reef rash can be worrisome, as any break in the skin while in the tropics can lead to a staph infection.
2005, Matt Warshaw, The Encyclopedia of Surfing, page 498:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| reef rashes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |