Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lacerated
Adjective
/ˈlæs.ə.reɪ.tɪd/
Definition
Torn or deeply cut; a term often used to describe wounds or injuries.
Examples
- The hiker was lacerated by the sharp branches as he pushed through the dense underbrush.
- She had a lacerated hand after accidentally dropping the glass.
- The report described the soldier’s lacerated arm due to shrapnel from the explosion.
Meaning
The act of causing a deep cut or tear in something, typically used in the context of physical injuries or damage.
Synonyms
- mangled
- torn
- cut
- gashed
- wounded
