nounπShareAn injury, such as a cut, stab, or tear, to a (usually external) part of the body."The boy received a deep wound on his knee during a soccer game. "medicinebodyanatomyessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hurt to a person's feelings, reputation, prospects, etc."It took a long time to get over the wound of that insult."emotionmindcharacteressentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn injury to a person by which the skin is divided or its continuity broken."The boy received a deep wound on his knee while playing soccer. "medicinebodyessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hurt or injure (someone) by cutting, piercing, or tearing the skin."The police officer wounded the suspect during the fight that ensued."medicinebodyactionessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hurt (a person's feelings)."His boss's criticism really wound him up; he felt terrible all day. "emotionmindhumanessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound."The musician wound the trumpet and played a beautiful melody. "musicsoundessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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."bodyphysiologysensationactionessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause a baby to bring up wind by patting its back after being fed."The mother wound her baby after feeding it to help it bring up air. "familyhumanphysiologybodyactionessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn a boat or ship around, so that the wind strikes it on the opposite side."The sailboat captain wound the vessel to face the stronger wind. "nauticalsailingvehicleessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo expose to the wind; to winnow; to ventilate."The farmer wound the grain to remove the chaff. "agricultureenvironmentweatheressentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo perceive or follow by scent."The hounds winded the game."sensationanimalnatureessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rest (a horse, etc.) in order to allow the breath to be recovered; to breathe."The exhausted marathon runner needed to wound her horse before continuing the journey. "animalphysiologyessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn a windmill so that its sails face into the wind."The farmer wound the windmill to capture the wind's energy and grind wheat. "sailingnauticalmachineenergyessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn coils of (a cord or something similar) around something."to wind thread on a spool or into a ball"actionprocessessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo tighten the spring of a clockwork mechanism such as that of a clock."Please wind that old-fashioned alarm clock."timemachineenergyfunctiontechnicalessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo entwist; to enfold; to encircle."The vine wound itself around the old oak tree. "actionessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo travel in a way that is not straight."Vines wind round a pole.β The river winds through the plain."wayactiondirectionessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have complete control over; to turn and bend at one's pleasure; to vary or alter or will; to regulate; to govern."The teacher wound the lesson plan to fit the students' current understanding. "governmentpoliticsabilityessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo introduce by insinuation; to insinuate."The teacher subtly wound doubts about the student's abilities into her comments during the meeting. "communicationlanguagewordessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cover or surround with something coiled about."to wind a rope with twine"actionwearessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to move by exerting a winding force; to haul or hoist, as by a winch."The construction workers wound the heavy beam up the crane using the winch. "technologynauticalmachineactionessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn (a ship) around, end for end."The captain wound the ship, turning it around to face the harbor entrance. "nauticalsailingessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading