laniate

/lænaɪeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to tear or pull something into long, narrow strips, typically with the hands or teeth.

“The wild dog laniated the rabbit, tearing it into pieces.”

2. noun

a long, narrow strip or shred of something, typically pulled or torn.

“The laniate skin on the wound required immediate attention.”

Synonyms

  • rip
  • shred
  • tear

Antonyms

  • mend
  • sew