A wound is when the skin is broken or hurt. It can happen from cuts or accidents. People often need to clean and treat wounds to heal.
He cleaned the wound on his hand.
The nurse bandaged the wound carefully.
Wound can mean a hurt feeling inside, not seen on the body. It is an emotional pain caused by bad events or words.
His words caused a deep wound in her heart.
She still feels the wound from that day.
As a verb, wound means to hurt someone by causing a cut or injury. It is often used in medical or fighting situations.
The soldier was wounded in the battle.
He wounded his leg during the game.
Wound as a verb can also mean to hurt feelings or emotions. It means causing sadness or pain to someone’s heart or mind.
Her harsh words wounded his feelings.
You can wound someone with your words.
Wound can mean to wrap something around in circles or spirals. This is often used with ropes, wires, or bandages.
She wound the string around the ball.
He wound the bandage on the arm.
Wound is the past tense of wind, which means to turn or twist something. For example, winding a clock or a music box.
He wound the clock every morning.
She wound the handle to start the music.
