Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Fractures.
Fractures - as a noun
Breaking of hard tissue such as bone
Example: "It was a nasty fracture"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakHypernyms (Closely Related)
harmhurtinjurytraumaHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other
Example: "They built it right over a geological fault"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakfaultfaultinggeological faultshiftHypernyms (Closely Related)
cleftcrevicefissurescissureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Fractures - as a verb
Violate or abuse
Example: "This writer really fractures the language"
Interrupt, break, or destroy
Example: "Fracture the balance of power"
Break into pieces
Example: "The pothole fractured a bolt on the axle"
Become fractured
Example: "The tibia fractured from the blow of the iron pipe"
Break (a bone)
Example: "She broke her clavicle"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He suffered multiple fractures in his left leg after the accident."
"The X-ray revealed several hairline fractures in the patient's wrist."
"Old age can increase the risk of developing bone fractures."
"He fractures his arm while skateboarding."
"The earthquake fractures the ground, creating deep crevices."
Word Game Points
Is FRACTURES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fractures is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FRACTURES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is FRACTURES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fractures is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFRACTURES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is FRACTURES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fractures is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFRACTURES has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
