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

Examples of laceration in a Sentence

She suffered lacerations on her legs. The broken glass caused severe laceration of his feet.
Recent Examples on the Web
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After sitting out their three games in the California Classic nursing a left knee laceration, Tidjane Salaün came off the bench against New York and showcased some of the length and athleticism that had the Hornets salivating enough to pick him sixth overall in last month’s NBA Draft. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2024 The fatality occurred after several other incidents at the same facility, including a worker who suffered an arm amputation, another worker who suffered laceration injuries and a worker who was exposed to a thermal burn hazard. Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, 14 Oct. 2024 Jamie suffered a fractured spine and a laceration to his head, per the reports, but told WRAL that no pain is worse than the death of his wife. Brian Brant, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024 New members suffered injuries that included lacerations, scrapes, bruises and one member being hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for laceration 

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of laceration was in 1598

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Cite this Entry

“Laceration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laceration. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

laceration

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

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

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