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Definition fracture in American English

fracture noun

[countable] noun
/ˈfræktʃər/
1

a break or crack in a bone

Example

She was admitted to the hospital with fractures of both legs.

Synonyms and related words
injury loss wound ambidextrous asleep bandy
1.1

a break or crack in a very hard substance

Example

The earthquake produced fractures in the concrete bridge supports.

Synonyms and related words
a blot on something blemish blight
Definition fracture in American English