laceration
/ˌlæsəˈreɪʃən/
noun
- A deep cut or tear in the skin or flesh.
- The doctor cleaned the laceration on his arm and stitched it up.
- She got a deep laceration from stepping on a broken bottle at the beach.
- The paramedic applied pressure to the laceration to stop the bleeding.
- A torn or ragged wound in something other than skin, such as fabric or paper.
- There was a laceration in the sofa cushion where the cat had clawed it.
- The envelope had a small laceration from being opened carelessly.
- The storm caused a laceration in the sail, making it useless.