Thesaurus results for LACERATION

laceration

noun

ˌla-sə-ˈrā-shən

Definition of laceration

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

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Noun

Cut a piece of felt to fit the top of a canning jar and make a slit in the center as shown.

— Jodi Levine, Parents, 21 Aug. 2026
The straight silhouette looks put-together with minimal effort, while staying easy to move around in thanks to a subtle back slit.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of slit

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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

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Talks between the United States and Canada about a deal that could have staved off the imposition of 50 percent duties fell apart Friday evening, deepening a months-long fracture between the North American neighbors.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
The problem is with the brake-by-wire system (which GM calls eBoost), which can suffer a spindle fracture while driving.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of fracture

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