Fracture Definition
fracture
noun
- breaking of hard tissue such as bone; "it was a nasty fracture"; "the break seems to have been caused by a fall"
- (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other; "they built it right over a geological fault"; "he studied the faulting of the earth's crust"
- the act of cracking something
verb
- violate or abuse; "This writer really fractures the language"
- interrupt, break, or destroy; "fracture the balance of power"
- break into pieces; "The pothole fractured a bolt on the axle"
- become fractured; "The tibia fractured from the blow of the iron pipe"
- break (a bone); "She broke her clavicle"
- fracture a bone of; "I broke my foot while playing hockey"
"Fracture" in song lyrics
See how fracture is used in real songs:
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"Crush your skull, give you a hairline fracture"
7L & Esoteric f/ Rise — Grace of Gods -
"slim as a hairline fracture"
Hieroglyphics (Casual, Tajai, Opio, A-Plus) — What the Funk -
"Thought you were my rapture, watch your mental fracture"
Lootpack — Hityawitdat
Words that rhyme with fracture
Usage tips for "fracture"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "fracture" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for fracture to find words that pair well.