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单词 laceration
释义

laceration

noun

lac·​er·​a·​tion ˌla-sə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce laceration (audio)
1
: the act of lacerating
2
: a torn and ragged wound

Synonyms

  • gash
  • incision
  • rent
  • rip
  • slash
  • slit
  • tear
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Example Sentences

She suffered lacerations on her legs. The broken glass caused severe laceration of his feet.
Recent Examples on the Web The victim suffered a laceration and bruising to his forehead but refused medical attention. Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 22 May 2022 No one was struck by gunfire in the exchange, though one officer suffered a laceration. Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2021 The dog suffered a large laceration and was later treated. David Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2022 The woman, who suffered a laceration to her knee and declined medical attention, and the security guard were not immediately available Wednesday afternoon. Rosemary Sobol, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022 Honolulu officials reported one serious injury when a surfer suffered a laceration to the back of his head. CBS News, 18 July 2022 McNeil exited after grounding out in the second with a right thumb laceration, and Escobar departed with left side tightness. Larry Fleisher, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2022 An attorney representing Tipping’s mother has publicly highlighted a laceration to Tipping’s head as evidence supporting their claim. Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2022 An arriving officer talked to the victim, who sustained a four-inch laceration on his left breast. John Benson, cleveland, 20 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

laceration

noun

lac·​er·​a·​tion ˌla-sə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce laceration (audio)
: a deep or jagged cut or tear of the flesh

Medical Definition

laceration

noun

lac·​er·​a·​tion ˌlas-ə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce laceration (audio)
1
: the act of lacerating
2
: a torn and ragged wound

laceration

noun

as in slit
a long deep cut the fall from the motocross bike left him with several lacerations from the sharp rocks

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • slit
  • tear
  • fracture
  • injury
  • incision
  • gash
  • scratch
  • wound
  • slash
  • rip
  • rent
  • abrasion
  • rupture
  • scrape
  • score
  • crack
  • snag
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