Pronunciation: /wuːnd/
noun an injury to living tissue caused by a cut, blow, or other impact, typically one in which the skin is cut or broken
A1 She has a small wound on her finger.
A2 The wound on his knee was still bleeding.
B1 The hiker cleaned and bandaged the wound on his arm.
B2 The soldier was awarded a Purple Heart for his wounds sustained in battle.
C1 The surgeon carefully stitched up the deep wound on the patient's abdomen.
C2 The emotional wounds from her past still haunted her, despite years of therapy.
verb past tense of wind, which means to wrap or twist something around a particular object or body part
A1 He accidentally wound the string around his fingers.
A2 The cat wound itself around my legs, seeking attention.
B1 She wound the bandage tightly around the injured arm.
B2 The hiker wound his way through the dense forest, following the trail.
C1 The politician wound up his speech with a powerful call to action.
C2 The artist wound the intricate design into the fabric, creating a masterpiece.
formal The doctor carefully cleaned and dressed the wound to prevent infection.
informal I accidentally cut myself while cooking, but it's just a small wound.
slang That wound on his arm looks gnarly, dude.
figurative Her harsh words left a deep emotional wound that took time to heal.
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