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laceration

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lac​er​a​tion
noun
lac·​er·​a·​tion
ˌla-sə-ˈrā-shən

Definition

  • the act of lacerating
  • a torn and ragged wound
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
gash incision rent rip slash slit tear
Examples
  • //She suffered lacerations on her legs.
  • //The broken glass caused severe laceration of his feet.
First Known Use
1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1
laceration
noun

Synonyms


lac​er​a​tion
noun
lac·​er·​a·​tion
ˌla-sə-ˈrā-shən

Definition

  • the act of lacerating
  • a torn and ragged wound
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
gash incision rent rip slash slit tear
Examples
  • //She suffered lacerations on her legs.
  • //The broken glass caused severe laceration of his feet.
First Known Use
1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1
laceration
noun

Synonyms