noun. In flax-working, the process of passing flax, after retting, between grooved rollers, to break the woody portion; scutching.

noun. A method of treating hides by rubbing the grained side with a graining-board.

noun. In wine-making, the process of pounding or stamping grapes with a wooden maul or pestle, to soften the skins and fleshy part.

verb. Present participle of bruise.

noun. A violent physical attack on a person.

adjective. causing mental or emotional injury

adjective. brutally forceful and compelling

"• Rand Paul organiser in bruising tussle against protester• Barack Obama to campaign in Virginia this week• California Senate race looks brighter for Democrats"

forceful  harmful  

abusing  accusing  amusing  boozing  choosing  

contusive  

bruise