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[1] 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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