wounds
word · lemma: wound
Definition
Injuries to the body, especially cuts, holes, or damage in the skin or flesh. The word can also be used more generally for serious physical harm.
Usage & Nuances
Usually a noun and often used in medical, news, or emergency contexts: 'open wounds', 'bullet wounds', 'deep wounds'. Do not confuse it with the verb 'wounds' /wuːndz/, which means 'hurts emotionally'; the noun plural is pronounced /wuːndz/ too, while the singular noun 'wound' is /wuːnd/.
Example Sentences
The doctor cleaned his wounds carefully.
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She had small wounds on her hands after the fall.
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These wounds need clean bandages.
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He survived the attack, but his wounds were serious.
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Some wounds take longer to heal than others.
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The report said the victim died from multiple wounds.
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