noun Download 🔗Share A member of the Los Angeles gang The Bloods. Examples : "The police suspected he was involved because several Bloods were seen near the crime scene. " group person culture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A vital liquid flowing in the bodies of many types of animals that usually conveys nutrients and oxygen. In vertebrates, it is colored red by hemoglobin, is conveyed by arteries and veins, is pumped by the heart and is usually generated in bone marrow. Examples : "The cultists gathered around a chalice of blood." physiology medicine body biology biochemistry anatomy organ animal human science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A family relationship due to birth, such as that between siblings; contrasted with relationships due to marriage or adoption (see blood relative, blood relation, by blood). Examples : "Even though Sarah and Emily hadn't seen each other in years, they were still close because they were bloods. " family human Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share One of the four humours in the human body. Examples : "While not a common modern usage, historically people believed that a cheerful and optimistic disposition was caused by an excess of bloods in the body. " medicine physiology body substance biology biochemistry anatomy science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A blood test or blood sample. Examples : "The doctor ordered some bloods to check my cholesterol level. " medicine body physiology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The sap or juice which flows in or from plants. Examples : "The maple tree's wounds wept sticky bloods after the storm broke some branches. " plant biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The juice of anything, especially if red. Examples : "The butcher wiped the counter, cleaning away the bloods from the freshly cut meat. " body physiology substance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Temper of mind; disposition; mood Examples : "After a long day at work, he was in such good bloods that he offered to cook dinner for everyone. " mind character attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A lively, showy man; a rake; a dandy. Examples : "Young Mr. Harrison, with his tailored suit and extravagant gestures, was known in town as quite the bloods. " appearance style person character Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A blood horse, one of good pedigree. Examples : "The wealthy owner only bought bloods for their racing stable, believing their lineage guaranteed success on the track. " animal race Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Bloodshed. Examples : "They came looking for blood." war action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cause something to be covered with blood; to bloody. Examples : "The sharp branch bloods my hand when I reach for the apple. " body medicine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To let blood (from); to bleed. Examples : "The doctor had to bloods the patient to relieve the pressure in his head. " medicine body physiology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To initiate into warfare or a blood sport, traditionally by smearing with the blood of the first kill witnessed. Examples : ""The tribe's ancient custom was to blood young warriors by smearing them with the blood of the first animal killed in their presence, marking their entry into manhood and warfare." " ritual war sport tradition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading