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WOUND

(noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Wound.

How to pronounce wound:

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Def 2 US

Wound - as a noun

An injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lesion6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
harm9hurt7injury16trauma8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A casualty to military personnel resulting from combat

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
combat injuryinjury16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
loss4personnel casualty
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A figurative injury (to your feelings or pride)

Example: "He feared that mentioning it might reopen the wound"

The act of inflicting a wound

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wounding13

Wound - as an adjective satellite

Put in a coil

Example Sentences

"She had a deep wound on her leg from the fall."
"The soldier had a gunshot wound in his arm."
"The doctor cleaned and stitched the wound."
"The car accident caused several severe wounds."
"He received a knife wound during the fight."
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Word Game Points

Is WOUND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wound is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WOUND has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is WOUND a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wound is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WOUND has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is WOUND a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wound is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WOUND has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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