sever limb

Examples (10)

• In extreme cases, a surgeon may have to sever a limb to prevent further infection.
• The industrial accident was so horrific that it threatened to sever his limb completely.
• Ancient forms of punishment sometimes involved the brutal act of attempting to sever a limb.
• If the wound is too severe, doctors might be forced to sever the limb to save the patient's life.
• The falling tree branch could have easily severed his limb if he hadn't moved quickly.
• Stories of mythical beasts often include their capacity to regrow a severed limb.
• The powerful machinery was designed to sever thick materials, and a careless worker could easily sever a limb.
• He was lucky the explosion didn't sever his limb, only causing severe burns.
• During the battle, many soldiers suffered injuries that could sever a limb without immediate medical attention.
• The rescue team worked quickly to free the trapped hiker before the pressure could sever his limb.