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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“There was a shift, because there are wounds from both places,” she says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
The Good Friday Agreement peace agreement "is still a shining example of what can happen when people put aside old wounds and choose peace," he told university staff and students.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
One particularly promising application involves chronic wounds and ulcers, which can be difficult to treat because of persistent inflammation, bacterial contamination, and damage caused by oxidative stress.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
Its reduced activity in diabetes may weaken dendritic cell function and interfere with the resolution of wounds.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026
Secretary of State William H. Seward and his sons survived their wounds.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
