wound

B1
Pronunciation
/wuːnd/
/wund/
/waʊnd/
/waʊnd/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

An injury, such as a cut, stab, or tear, to a (usually external) part of the body.

2 Definition

A hurt to a person's feelings, reputation, prospects, etc.

Example Sentences
  • It took a long time to get over the wound of that insult.
3 Definition

An injury to a person by which the skin is divided or its continuity broken.

Verb
19 definition(s)
1 Definition

To hurt or injure (someone) by cutting, piercing, or tearing the skin.

Example Sentences
  • The police officer wounded the suspect during the fight that ensued.
2 Definition

To hurt (a person's feelings).

Example Sentences
  • The actor's pride was wounded when the leading role went to his rival.
3 Definition

To blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound.

4 Definition

To cause (someone) to become breathless, as by a blow to the abdomen, or by physical exertion, running, etc.

Example Sentences
  • The boxer was winded during round two.
5 Definition

To cause a baby to bring up wind by patting its back after being fed.

6 Definition

To turn a boat or ship around, so that the wind strikes it on the opposite side.

7 Definition

To expose to the wind; to winnow; to ventilate.

8 Definition

To perceive or follow by scent.

Example Sentences
  • The hounds winded the game.
9 Definition

To rest (a horse, etc.) in order to allow the breath to be recovered; to breathe.

10 Definition

To turn a windmill so that its sails face into the wind.

11 Definition

To turn coils of (a cord or something similar) around something.

Example Sentences
  • to wind thread on a spool or into a ball
12 Definition

To tighten the spring of a clockwork mechanism such as that of a clock.

Example Sentences
  • Please wind that old-fashioned alarm clock.
13 Definition

To entwist; to enfold; to encircle.

14 Definition

To travel in a way that is not straight.

Example Sentences
  • Vines wind round a pole.  The river winds through the plain.
15 Definition

To have complete control over; to turn and bend at one's pleasure; to vary or alter or will; to regulate; to govern.

16 Definition

To introduce by insinuation; to insinuate.

17 Definition

To cover or surround with something coiled about.

Example Sentences
  • to wind a rope with twine
18 Definition

To cause to move by exerting a winding force; to haul or hoist, as by a winch.

19 Definition

To turn (a ship) around, end for end.