CEFR B1

fracture

noun

Meaning

A break in a bone or other hard object.

Examples

The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in his wrist.
A fracture in the dam could lead to a catastrophic flood.

Synonyms: break, crack, rupture, disruption

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fracture (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfræktʃər/

Definition

A break in a bone or other hard object.

Examples

The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in his wrist.
A fracture in the dam could lead to a catastrophic flood.
The impact caused a fracture in the windshield.

How to Use fracture

fracture in (prepositional phrase): A break or crack located within a specific object or structure. — "There was a fracture in the pipe that caused the leak."
fracture of (prepositional phrase): A break belonging to a specific bone or part. — "The fracture of his femur was severe."

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