laceration

noun

ˌla-sə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce laceration (audio)
Definition of lacerationnext
as in slit
a long deep cut the fall from the motocross bike left him with several lacerations from the sharp rocks

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Recent Examples of laceration Beyond her brain injury, Jean suffered a broken elbow and deep leg lacerations requiring a skin graft. — Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026 Investigators say on Monday, the three teens got into an altercation at a boat dock when Daryl was allegedly attacked with a knife and suffered lacerations, according to the affidavit. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 The independent autopsy also didn’t find any apparent lacerations, fractures or deep-tissue injuries on Wells’ body. — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 23 July 2026 The report did note that there appeared to be no lacerations or fractures on Wells’ body. — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for laceration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laceration
  1. slit
  2. tear
  3. gash
  4. injury
  5. fracture
Noun
  • Take this plunging, high-drama sculptural peplum gown, this black slit dress with floating white sleeves, or this plunging white blazer dress, for example.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 31 July 2026
  • With a plunging halter neckline and thigh-high slit, Palmer’s sleeveless dress merged traditional design cues with a contemporary edge.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
Definition of slit
Noun
  • While Bret purports to understand, there are unmistakable tears in his eyes.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The 50-year-old host fought back tears while explaining the situation.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of tear
Noun
  • The 5-inch gash along the side of my head, however, will leave a nasty scar.
    — Todd Orr, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026
  • Some of it had escaped through a gash in her shin, forming a small gray-pink puddle by her ankle that gave off an astringent smell.
    — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
Definition of gash
Noun
  • The truck driver was taken to the hospital with moderate injuries.
    — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Personal injury attorneys are also a significant source of campaign cash for Democrats, including the funds Welch controls.
    — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of injury
Noun
  • In addition to Pearsall and Kirk, running back Jordan James is out with a rib fracture, and safety Malik Mustapha went down with a hamstring strain.
    — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Court records indicate he was diagnosed with a skull fracture and a brain bleed, necessitating emergency surgery.
    — Abby Dodge, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Definition of fracture

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“Laceration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laceration. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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