noun Download 🔗Share An injury, such as a cut, stab, or tear, to a (usually external) part of the body. Examples : "The boy received a deep wound on his knee during a soccer game. " medicine body anatomy essential toefl Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A hurt to a person's feelings, reputation, prospects, etc. Examples : "It took a long time to get over the wound of that insult." emotion mind character essential toefl Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An injury to a person by which the skin is divided or its continuity broken. Examples : "The boy received a deep wound on his knee while playing soccer. " medicine body essential toefl Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To hurt or injure (someone) by cutting, piercing, or tearing the skin. Examples : "The police officer wounded the suspect during the fight that ensued." medicine body action essential toefl Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To hurt (a person's feelings). Examples : "His boss's criticism really wound him up; he felt terrible all day. " emotion mind human essential toefl Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound. Examples : "The musician wound the trumpet and played a beautiful melody. " music sound essential toefl Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cause (someone) to become breathless, as by a blow to the abdomen, or by physical exertion, running, etc. Examples : "The boxer was winded during round two." body physiology sensation action essential toefl Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cause a baby to bring up wind by patting its back after being fed. Examples : "The mother wound her baby after feeding it to help it bring up air. " family human physiology body action essential toefl Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To turn a boat or ship around, so that the wind strikes it on the opposite side. Examples : "The sailboat captain wound the vessel to face the stronger wind. " nautical sailing vehicle essential toefl Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To turn a windmill so that its sails face into the wind. Examples : "The farmer wound the windmill to capture the wind's energy and grind wheat. " sailing nautical machine energy essential toefl Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To turn (a ship) around, end for end. Examples : "The captain wound the ship, turning it around to face the harbor entrance. " nautical sailing essential toefl Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading