lacerate

UK
/ˈlæs.ə.reɪt/
US
/ˈlæs.ə.reɪt/

Translations

lacerateverb
lacerated
Past Simple
lacerated
Past Participle
lacerating
Gerund
UK
/ˈlæs.ə.reɪt/
US
/ˈlæs.ə.reɪt/
The sharp edge of the metal can lacerate the skin.
Острый край металла может разрывать кожу.
The broken glass can easily lacerate your foot.
Разбитое стекло может легко рвать вашу ногу.
The thorny bushes can lacerate your arms if you're not careful.
Колючие кусты могут царапать ваши руки, если вы не будете осторожны.
Additional translations
lacerateadjective
UK
/ˈlæsəreɪt/
US
/ˈlæsəˌreɪt/
The lacerate edges of the paper made it difficult to read.
Рваные края бумаги затрудняли чтение.

Definitions

lacerateverb
To tear or make deep cuts in (flesh or skin).
The sharp edge of the broken glass lacerated his hand.
To criticize forcefully or severely.
The critic lacerated the author's latest novel in the review.
lacerateadjective
Torn or deeply cut, especially in reference to skin or flesh.
The lacerate wound on his arm required immediate medical attention.
Having edges deeply and irregularly cut, as the margin of a leaf or petal.
The plant’s lacerate leaves gave it a distinctly rugged appearance.