wound
Pronunciation
/ˈwaʊnd/, /ˈwund/

Definition & Meaning of "wound"in English

Wound
01

an injury inflicted on the body especially one that seriously damages the skin or the flesh

wound definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
wounds

What is a "wound"?

A wound refers to an injury to the body, typically involving a break in the skin or underlying tissues. Wounds can result from various causes such as cuts, scrapes, or punctures. They often lead to pain, bleeding, and sometimes infection if not properly treated. The seriousness of a wound can vary widely, from minor scratches that heal quickly to deep cuts requiring medical attention and possibly stitches or other actions for proper healing.

Examples
The soldier had a deep wound on his leg from the battle.
1.1

hurt feelings or damage to one's pride

Examples
His harsh words left a deep wound that took years to heal.
02

the act of causing an injury to someone

Examples
He inflicted a wound with a sword during the duel.
to wound
01

to cause physical harm or injury to someone

Transitive: to wound sb/sth
to wound definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
wound
3rd person singular
wounds
Past simple
wounded
Past participle
wounded
Examples
Carelessness with sharp objects can easily wound a person.
02

to cause emotional pain or hurt someone’s feelings

Transitive: to wound a person or their feelings
Examples
Her dismissive remark wounded his pride.
01

twisted or coiled (like a rope, wire, or spring)

Grammatical Information
Composition
past participle adjective
relational
ungradable
Examples
The wound rope was neatly stacked in the storage room.
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