lacerations

noun

plural of laceration
as in slits
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 lacerations 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 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 Deputies found the man suffering from a gunshot wound and lacerations, according to the release. — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 The man pulled out a sharp object and injured the woman who suffered lacerations to her stomach. — Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacerations
  1. slits
  2. tears
  3. fractures
  4. scratches
  5. injuries
Noun
  • But the Jack-o’-Lantern’s telltale gills, or long, deep slits under the cap, will set you straight, since the chicken of the woods has pores underneath instead.
    — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Leg slits offer more breathability and comfort for shorter wearers.
    — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026
Definition of slits
Noun
  • With tears in their eyes, Raq wonders if her son still loves her.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
  • While Bret purports to understand, there are unmistakable tears in his eyes.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of tears
Noun
  • Osteoporotic fractures are responsible for more hospitalizations than heart attacks, strokes, and breast cancer combined, at $400,000 per hip fracture patient per year in care costs.
    — Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
  • Upon arriving at the hospital, doctors determined that the colorful bird — belonging to the same family as crows and jays — had left quite a bit of damage, including multiple fractures in Montalva's left cheekbone and a rare fracture of the hyoid bone in her neck.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Definition of fractures
Noun
  • Mentos candies, despite their smooth appearance, have numerous small cracks, crevices, pores, and scratches, which act as nucleation sites.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Everything was present with no missing parts, and the optics were clean with no scratches.
    — Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of scratches
Noun
  • The California State Parks previously said in a statement that the boy did not sustain any serious injuries, and he was evaluated by paramedics before being released, according to NBC Bay Area.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The crew of the second helicopter – a Greek and a British national – were taken to a hospital, where their injuries were reported to be light.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of injuries

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