Lacerate
(verb)
To tear or cut the flesh or other soft body tissue, usually in a jagged or uneven way.
Origin:
The word lacerate comes from the latin word "lacerat-" which means "tear, rend or mangle". it means to tear or cut the flesh or other soft body tissue, usually in a jagged or uneven way.
Examples:
- He was lacerated by the broken glass, suffering deep cuts on his arms.
- The rope had lacerated her skin, leaving deep red marks.
- The animal had to be put down because of the severe lacerations it sustained in the accident.
- The fall lacerated his leg, requiring several stitches.
- He was lacerated by the sharp claws of the predator.