wound
noun
an injury, usually involving division of tissue or rupture of the integument or mucous membrane, due to external violence or some mechanical agency rather than disease.
wounds
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pluralof wound.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It is dismal reading for Arsenal fans, whose optimism has quickly diminished and their 4-2 defeat at City on Sunday added further salt to their wounds.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Authorities have not yet provided details on the type of wounds Machchhar received but have confirmed he is receiving hospital treatment.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
Machchhar is receiving treatment for his wounds in Saudi Arabia, where his plane made an emergency landing, according to Indian lawmaker Parag Shah, who said he had spoken to the pilot’s family.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
In the post, Wouter was pictured wearing a dog cone, which is used to prevent pets from licking, chewing or scratching surgical sites or wounds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
Basil insisted on taking Constance to the infirmary to have her wounds treated.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
