Definitions for 'wound':
Below, we have different definitions or meanings of the word wound. These different definitions are grouped based on the different parts of speech. You will also find examples for every definition if available
Noun: Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
UK: /wuːnd/
US: /wund/
Definition 1
An injury, such as a cut, stab, or tear, to a (usually external) part of the body.
Definition 2
A hurt to a person's feelings, reputation, prospects, etc.
It took a long time to get over the wound of that insult.
Definition 3
An injury to a person by which the skin is divided or its continuity broken.
Verb: Verbs are action words that describe actions or states.
UK: /wuːnd/
US: /wund/
Definition 1
To hurt or injure (someone) by cutting, piercing, or tearing the skin.
The police officer wounded the suspect during the fight that ensued.
Definition 2
To hurt (a person's feelings).
The actor's pride was wounded when the leading role went to his rival.
Verb: Verbs are action words that describe actions or states.
UK: /waʊnd/
US: /waʊnd/
Definition 1
To blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound.
Definition 2
To cause (someone) to become breathless, as by a blow to the abdomen, or by physical exertion, running, etc.
The boxer was winded during round two.
Definition 3
To cause a baby to bring up wind by patting its back after being fed.
Definition 4
To turn a boat or ship around, so that the wind strikes it on the opposite side.
Definition 5
To expose to the wind; to winnow; to ventilate.
Definition 6
To perceive or follow by scent.
The hounds winded the game.
Definition 7
To rest (a horse, etc.) in order to allow the breath to be recovered; to breathe.
Definition 8
To turn a windmill so that its sails face into the wind.
Verb: Verbs are action words that describe actions or states.
UK: /waʊnd/
US: /waʊnd/
Definition 1
To turn coils of (a cord or something similar) around something.
to wind thread on a spool or into a ball
Definition 2
To tighten the spring of a clockwork mechanism such as that of a clock.
Please wind that old-fashioned alarm clock.
Definition 3
To entwist; to enfold; to encircle.
Definition 4
To travel in a way that is not straight.
Vines wind round a pole. The river winds through the plain.
Definition 5
To have complete control over; to turn and bend at one's pleasure; to vary or alter or will; to regulate; to govern.
Definition 6
To introduce by insinuation; to insinuate.
Definition 7
To cover or surround with something coiled about.
to wind a rope with twine
Definition 8
To cause to move by exerting a winding force; to haul or hoist, as by a winch.
Definition 9
To turn (a ship) around, end for end.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms: injury, lesion, insult, slight, slur
