Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sustain-a-fracture
verb
/səˈsteɪn ə ˈfræk.tʃər/
Definition
To experience a break or crack in a bone due to force or injury.
Examples
- The athlete sustained a fracture during the game.
- He sustained a fracture to his arm after falling off his bike.
- Children can sustain fractures more easily due to their active play.
Meaning
Sustain-a-fracture refers to the act of incurring a fracture, which is when a bone is broken as a result of stress, impact, or trauma.
Synonyms
- break
- crack
- fracture
