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 Mercer’s son allegedly suffered multiple injuries as a result of the incident, including a two-inch head laceration, significant bruising, a broken nose and pain along the right side of his body. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 Rivas was also cut, and he was treated for a laceration at Memorial Hospital in Hollywood. — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026 Most of these lacerations were in my arm, shoulder, and upper back. — Todd Orr, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026 Victim 2, who is a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue employee according to the New York Times, was repeatedly struck with canes and paddles and bled through his underwear and pants because of lacerations to his buttocks, according to the warrant. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 29 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
  • Side slits encourage airflow on hot, sticky days, and there are two for stashing small essentials.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Its stretchy, lightweight fabric and slits that reach above the knee keep you cool and comfortable.
    — Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of slit
Noun
  • When service is done and cleaned up, both Joy and Kayley cry tears of embarrassment and frustration.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
  • After 14 months away due to an ACL tear, Hanks, 21, scored the winner in the final seconds of the 2-1 victory over the Pride.
    — Emily Olsen, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of tear
Noun
  • The victim, station agent Tamika Davis, suffered a gash to her face, swelling, and pain.
    — Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Trump, who initially said in May the pool could not be cut with a knife, began claiming without evidence that vandals sliced a 300-to-350-foot gash into the pool’s lining.
    — Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of gash
Noun
  • Investigators said one of the victims was taken to an area hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening, while the other four were treated at the scene for injuries that were also non-life-threatening.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The victim was taken to a medical facility by a family member, where he was treated for injuries to his arm and foot, wildlife officials said.
    — Jon Haworth, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of injury
Noun
  • Coach Kyle Shanahan said Thursday evening that X-rays taken at Levi’s Stadium did not show a fracture but that because Rourke was having difficulty breathing regularly, the team took him to a local hospital as a precaution.
    — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • After rashly stealing a man’s cigarette lighter on the subway, Ingeborg trips while making her getaway, resulting in a tibia fracture that threatens to take her out of commission for months on end.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of fracture

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