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Definition wound in American English

wound noun

[countable]noun
/wund/
1

an injury in which your skin or flesh is damaged, usually seriously. When a wound gets better it heals

Example

He suffered serious wounds to his back and stomach.

Example

There was blood pouring down his face from a head wound.

2

emotional damage caused by something bad that happens

Example

The party had never healed the wounds left by the crisis.

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Definition wound in American English