fractures

/ˈfræktʃərz/ /ˈfræktʃʊrz/

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noun

An instance of breaking, a place where something has broken.

Examples :

"The doctor pointed to the x-ray, showing the fractures in my arm. "

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noun

A break in bone or cartilage.

Examples :

"After the fall, the doctor confirmed she had fractures in her wrist. "

medicine body anatomy

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noun

A fault or crack in a rock.

Examples :

"The geologist pointed out several fractures in the large rock sample, indicating it had been under significant stress. "

geology

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verb

To break, or cause something to break.

Examples :

"The heavy box accidentally fractures the thin wooden table. "

medicine body

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verb

To amuse (a person) greatly; to split someone's sides.

Examples :

"The comedian's silly walk and exaggerated expressions absolutely fractured the audience. "

entertainment language person

Meanings

Examples :

"The doctor pointed to the x-ray, showing the fractures in my arm. "

Examples :

"After the fall, the doctor confirmed she had fractures in her wrist. "

Examples :

"The geologist pointed out several fractures in the large rock sample, indicating it had been under significant stress. "

Examples :

"The heavy box accidentally fractures the thin wooden table. "

Examples :

"The comedian's silly walk and exaggerated expressions absolutely fractured the audience. "

Related Words

exaggerated verb

To overstate, to describe more than is fact.

confirmed verb

To strengthen; to make firm or resolute.

something noun

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

significant noun

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

cartilage noun

A type of dense, non-vascular connective tissue, usually found at the end of joints, the rib cage, the ear, the nose, in the throat and between intervertebral disks.

accidentally adverb

In an accidental manner; by chance, unexpectedly.

expressions noun

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

instance noun

Urgency of manner or words; an urgent request; insistence.

absolutely adverb

In an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly.

geologist noun

A person who is skilled at geology.

fractured verb

To break, or cause something to break.

indicating verb

To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.