Vocabulary Entry

dislocation

|noun • verb

noun

The act of displacing something from its proper position or location.

Example Sentences

"The athlete suffered a dislocation of his shoulder during the game."

"The doctor was able to treat the dislocation quickly."

"Dislocation can cause severe pain and limited movement."

verb

Example Sentences

"He accidentally dislocated his finger while playing basketball."

"If you fall hard enough, you may dislocate a joint."

"The earthquake dislocated many buildings from their foundations."