Wound
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British pronunciation/wˈuːnd/
American pronunciation/ˈwaʊnd/, /ˈwund/

Definition & Meaning of "wound"

Wound
01

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

wound definition and meaning

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.

02

a casualty to military personnel resulting from combat

03

the act of inflicting a wound

04

a figurative injury (to your feelings or pride)

to wound
01

to cause physical harm or injury to someone

Transitive: to wound sb/sth
to wound definition and meaning
02

to cause emotional pain or hurt someone’s feelings

Transitive: to wound a person or their feelings
01

put in a coil

wound

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Example
The nurse dressed the patient's wound carefully.
The nurse attended to the patient’s wound immediately.
The doctor treated the patient’s septic wound with antibiotics.
The infected wound required immediate medical attention.
The doctor forced the bullet out of the wound.
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