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Gashing: meaning, definitions and examples

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gashing

 

[ ˈɡæʃɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

wound injury

Gashing refers to making a deep cut or wound in a surface, typically flesh. This term is often used in medical contexts to describe injuries that cause significant bleeding and require stitches or medical intervention. The action of gashing can lead to severe trauma depending on the location and depth of the cut. It's important to manage gashes properly to prevent infection and ensure healing.

Synonyms

cut, incision, slash

Examples of usage

  • He gashing his arm while trying to open the can.
  • The soldier had a gash on his leg after the explosion.
  • She accidentally gashed her finger while slicing vegetables.

Translations

Translations of the word "gashing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 corte profundo

🇮🇳 गहरी कटाई

🇩🇪 einfurchen

🇮🇩 mengiris dalam

🇺🇦 глибокий поріз

🇵🇱 głębokie nacięcie

🇯🇵 深い切り傷

🇫🇷 coup profond

🇪🇸 corte profundo

🇹🇷 derin kesik

🇰🇷 깊은 베임

🇸🇦 جرح عميق

🇨🇿 hluboký řez

🇸🇰 hlboký rez

🇨🇳 深切

🇸🇮 globok rez

🇮🇸 djúp skar

🇰🇿 терең кесу

🇬🇪 ღრმა ჭრილი

🇦🇿 dərin kəsik

🇲🇽 corte profundo

Etymology

The term 'gash' originates from the late Middle English word 'gassen', which meant to cut or slash. This word is believed to have roots in the Old Norse 'gǫss', meaning to gash or cut, and has also been associated with the Germanic word 'gaß', denoting a severe cut or laceration. Over time, gashing has evolved in usage, becoming synonymous with deep cuts that typically result in significant bleeding. In the medical domain, 'gash' signifies wounds that are more serious than mere scratches or small cuts, often necessitating surgical or emergency care. This evolution reflects the importance of precise terminology in describing varying degrees of injury.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,367, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.