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Blister

Meaning in sports & fitness, with examples

nounCore term

In sports & fitness, blister means: A small raised pocket of fluid under the skin, often caused in sport by repeated rubbing.

In Turkish: su toplaması, su kabarcığı

How it is used

Athletes describe a blister by its location, often on a foot or hand.

Example sentences

  1. A blister on her heel made the new shoes uncomfortable.

    The heel location explains the contact with the shoe.

  2. He noticed a blister on his palm after the rowing session.

    The example places the skin problem on a gripping surface.

Common collocations

  • heel blister
  • develop a blister
  • injuryPhysical damage to the body, such as a torn muscle, a sprained ankle or a broken bone, especially one that stops an athlete from training or playing.
  • recoveryThe process of the body returning to normal after training, competition or injury, helped by rest, sleep and nutrition.

More terms: Injuries & Recovery

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