wound
Pronunciation
Noun
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Quick answer
An injury in which the skin or another part of the body is cut, torn, or broken.
Synonyms and antonyms
Usage notes
"Wound" is also the past tense of the verb "wind," though the two are pronounced differently.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The soldier's _____ was cleaned and bandaged right away."
Answer: wound
In your own words, what does "wound" mean?
An injury in which the skin or another part of the body is cut, torn, or broken.
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