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Lacerate

Definition:

As a verb, lacerate means to tear or deeply cut the flesh or skin. As an adjective, it describes something that is torn or jagged.

Senses:

  1. Verb (transitive):

    To cut or tear deeply through the skin or flesh.

    Example sentence: After the accident, the surgeon had to lacerate the patient's leg to ensure proper blood flow.

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  2. Adjective:

    Torn or mangled; jagged.

    Example sentence: The hiker had a lacerate wound on his arm from a sharp rock.

Usages:

  • Doctors use surgical instruments to lacerate tissues in order to perform certain procedures.
  • The lacerate edges of the torn canvas created a unique artistic effect.
  • Extreme caution should be exercised to avoid lacerating oneself while using sharp tools.
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