Looking for the meaning of the word AVULSE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of AVULSE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Avulse
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
mid 18th century: from Latin avulsus, past participle of avellere (see avulsion)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈvʌls
Dialects: British English
Definition:
pull or tear away
Short Definition:pull or tear away
Examples:- all hairs were avulsed from the root
- replantation of avulsed permanent teeth
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