blood

A2
Pronunciation
/blʊd/
/blʌd/
/blʌd/
Noun
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

A member of the Los Angeles gang The Bloods.

2 Definition

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.

Example Sentences
  • The cultists gathered around a chalice of blood.
3 Definition

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).

4 Definition

One of the four humours in the human body.

5 Definition

A blood test or blood sample.

6 Definition

The sap or juice which flows in or from plants.

7 Definition

The juice of anything, especially if red.

8 Definition

Temper of mind; disposition; mood

9 Definition

A lively, showy man; a rake; a dandy.

10 Definition

A blood horse, one of good pedigree.

11 Definition

Bloodshed.

Example Sentences
  • They came looking for blood.
Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To cause something to be covered with blood; to bloody.

2 Definition

To let blood (from); to bleed.

3 Definition

To initiate into warfare or a blood sport, traditionally by smearing with the blood of the first kill witnessed.