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lacerate

The correct spelling is lacerate.

How to pronounce lacerate

verb

Say it like: Las-era-te

The correct spelling is lacerate. To tear, rip or wound. For example: "The bract at the base is dry and papery, often lacerate near its apex."

Usage Examples

The bract at the base is dry and papery, often lacerate near its apex.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To tear, rip or wound.
  2. 2.To defeat thoroughly; to thrash.

adjective

  1. 1.Jagged, as if torn or lacerated.

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