laceration
noun
Examples of laceration in a Sentence
Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024
An initial examination of Ricks' body showed scratches to the face, a small wound in the right shoulder area and a laceration to the inside of his left thumb that would be consistent with grabbing the knife blade, according to court documents.
—The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2024
After being transported to a local hospital, the victim received medical attention for a deep laceration to his face, fractures to his facial bones and minor cuts to his hands and back.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2024
Martin never returned to the game, receiving six stitches on a mouth laceration.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2024
Fire personnel rushed to the scene and got to work extinguishing the flames at 4 p.m.
Three children from a neighboring house were transported to St. John's Hospital for lacerations and bruises.
—Detroit Free Press, 27 Feb. 2024
The victim suffered a 2-inch laceration to his abdomen and was taken to a hospital for injuries not considered to be life threatening, police said.
—Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024
He and his wife, Debi, could be seen on their Ring camera feeding the child, calling 911 and asking him about the lacerations on his ankles and wrists, which the boy insisted were his fault.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2024
The animals often suffer lacerations to their heads, backs and legs from broken glass, or ingest toxic household substances such as laundry detergent, motor oil and carpet cleaner.
—Louis Sahagún, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2024
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Word History
1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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