wound

noun B2

Meaning

A "wound" is an injury to the body, especially one that involves a break in the skin or other body tissues.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "wound" (noun) with "wound" (verb), which is pronounced differently.

Example Sentences

He cleaned the wound carefully before putting on a bandage .
How deep is the wound on your arm ?
The doctor carefully cleaned the wound before applying a bandage .

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