Gash
/ɡæʃ/
A gash is a big, deep cut on your skin that can hurt and bleed. It needs to be cleaned and bandaged to help it heal.
Examples
- I slipped on the playground and got a gash on my knee.
- The dog accidentally scratched my arm, leaving a small gash.
- When I was climbing a tree, I got a gash on my hand from a branch.
Synonyms
cut
slash
wound
slice
mark
Antonyms
healing
closure
smoothness
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