lacerable

The thin paper is lacerable by hand.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Capable of being torn or mangled: "lacerable" describes something that can be lacerated, meaning it is susceptible to being cut, torn, or roughly damaged, especially in a way that leaves ragged edges.

Usage Examples

• (The tissue could be torn or mangled with minimal force.)
• (The skin is prone to being torn or cut.)

Advanced Usage

• "lacerable material": any substance that can be torn or ripped, often used in medical or textile contexts.
  • The fabric was so thin and lacerable that it ripped when pulled. (The material was easily torn.)

Variants and Related Words

• Lacerate (verb): to tear or cut roughly.
  • The broken glass lacerated his arm. (The glass tore his arm, causing a ragged wound.)
• Laceration (noun): a deep cut or tear in the skin or flesh.
  • The accident caused a severe laceration on his leg. (The injury was a deep, ragged tear.)
• Lacerating (adjective): causing tearing or cutting.
  • The lacerating wind burned his exposed cheeks. (The wind felt as if it were tearing the skin.)

Synonyms

• Tearable: capable of being pulled apart.
• Ripable: able to be torn or split.
• Frangible: breakable (though more common for brittle objects, it can imply susceptibility to damage).

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