kesikler

Kesik (plural kesikler) is a Turkish noun and adjective derived from the verb kesmek, meaning to cut. The term is used for both physical cuts and for pieces produced by cutting. In everyday Turkish, kesik most often denotes a cut or incision on a surface or on the body, while kesikler can refer to multiple such cuts or to offcuts remaining from cutting a material.

In medical contexts, a kesik refers to a wound caused by a sharp object, ranging from minor superficial injuries to deeper lacerations. Treatment depends on depth and contamination and generally includes cleaning, disinfection, and dressing; deep, bleeding, or contaminated wounds may require professional medical care, sutures, or antibiotics, and a tetanus status check.

In non-medical contexts, kesik also describes a piece that has been cut off from a larger whole, such as an offcut or scrap in woodworking, metalworking, or textiles. The word emphasizes the result of cutting rather than the process, and kesikler can be used to refer to multiple such pieces.

Etymology: kesik comes from the Turkish verb kesmek, with the nominal suffix -ik forming the basic noun; the plural is kesikler. The term is common in Turkish-language medical, manufacturing, and everyday vocabulary.