hairline fracture

noun

1. a very fine crack in a bone

Example Sentences

Before their 7-5, series-clinching win over the Giants, the Dodgers found out that catcher Will Smith is dealing with a hairline fracture in his right hand.

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Dodgers catcher Will Smith has a hairline fracture in his right hand and is doubtful to return before the end of the regular season, according to manager Dave Roberts.

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With chilling nonchalance, Victor observes the start of a hairline fracture that will eventually produce a painful crack.

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He batted a shockingly low .165 with a .542 OPS, hitting only 10 home runs while missing two months after suffering a hairline fracture in his left leg the first week of the season.

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The switch was complicated by a hairline fracture on his right pinky finger during spring training.

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