wound
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noun \ˈwünd, archaic or dialect ˈwau̇nd\Definition of WOUND
1
a : an injury to the body (as from violence, accident, or surgery) that typically involves laceration or breaking of a membrane (as the skin) and usually damage to underlying tissues b : a cut or breach in a plant usually due to an external agent
2
: a mental or emotional hurt or blow
3
: something resembling a wound in appearance or effect; especially : a rift in or blow to a political body or social group
Examples of WOUND
- She suffered a knife wound to her thigh.
- Her mother's scorn left a wound that never healed.
Origin of WOUND
Middle English, from Old English wund; akin to Old High German wunta wound
First Known Use: before 12th century
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