First Known Use: before 12th century
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1wound
noun \ˈwünd, archaic or dial ˈwau̇nd\
: an injury that is caused when a knife, bullet, etc., cuts or breaks the skin
: a feeling of sadness, anger, etc., that is caused by something bad that has happened to you
Full 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
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Origin of WOUND
Middle English, from Old English wund; akin to Old High German wunta wound
2wound
verb
: to injure (someone or something) by cutting or breaking the skin
: to cause (someone) to feel emotional pain
Full Definition of WOUND
transitive verb
: to cause a wound to or in
intransitive verb
: to inflict a wound
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First Known Use of WOUND
before 12th century
3wound
\ˈwau̇nd\
Definition of WOUND
past and past participle of wind
WOUND Defined for Kids
1wound
noun \ˈwünd\
Definition of WOUND for Kids
1
: an injury that involves cutting or breaking of bodily tissue <a knife wound>
2
: an injury or hurt to a person's feelings or reputation
2wound
verb
wound·edwound·ing
Definition of WOUND for Kids
1
: to hurt by cutting or breaking bodily tissue
2
: to hurt the feelings or pride of <His cruel remark wounded her.>
3wound
\ˈwau̇nd\
Definition of WOUND for Kids
past and past participle of wind
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