🦴fracture

noun, verb
/ˈfrækʧər/

Meaning

A break or crack in a hard object or material, typically a bone; to break or crack.
the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material; a break in a bone

Example Sentences

He suffered a fracture in his leg after the accident.

The doctor confirmed that he had a hairline fracture in his wrist.

Example Expressions

fracture a relationship

Synonyms

break, crack, split, shatter, rupture
Entry 1
break, crack, split, shatter, rupture
Entry 2
break, crack, split, rupture

Antonyms

heal, mend, unite, healing, mending, repair, wholeness
Entry 1
heal, mend, unite
Entry 2
healing, mending, repair, wholeness

Collocations

bone fracture, hairline fracture, fracture risk, fracture repair, stress fracture
Entry 1
bone fracture, hairline fracture, fracture risk, fracture repair
Entry 2
bone fracture, stress fracture, hairline fracture

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