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avulse
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a·vulse  (-vls)
tr.v. a·vulsed, a·vuls·ing, a·vuls·es
To separate, cut, or tear off by avulsion.
[Latin vellere, vuls-, to tear off : -, ab-, away; see ab-1 + vellere, to pull.]
avulse - To tear or pull away or pluck off.
See also related terms for tear.
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Verb1.avulse - separate by avulsion
separate - divide into components or constituents; "Separate the wheat from the chaff"
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