English Explanatory Dictionary

avulse

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To tear off forcibly.

Pronunciation

/əˈvʌls/

Word forms

avulse avulses avulsing avulsed

Etymology

From Latin avulsus, past participle of avello: ab- + vellō.

Related words

avulsion

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