Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gash
noun
/ɡæʃ/
Definition
A long, deep cut or wound.
Examples
- He had a deep gash on his arm from the accident.
- The tree’s bark had a gash where it had been struck by lightning.
- The surgeon had to carefully clean the gash before stitching it up.
Meaning
The term ‘gash’ refers to a large, often jagged, incision or laceration in the surface of something, typically skin or other material. It implies a significant injury that penetrates deeply.
Synonyms
- cut
- laceration
- wound
- slash
