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The correct spelling is wound.
How to pronounce wound
/wuːnd/
nounIPA: /wuːnd/
Say it like: Wow-nd
The correct spelling is wound. An injury, such as a cut, stab, or tear, to a (usually external) part of the body. For example: "It took a long time to get over the wound of that insult."
Usage Examples
“It took a long time to get over the wound of that insult.”
“The police officer wounded the suspect during the fight that ensued.”
“The actor's pride was wounded when the leading role went to his rival.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.An injury, such as a cut, stab, or tear, to a (usually external) part of the body.
- 2.A hurt to a person's feelings, reputation, prospects, etc.
- 3.An injury to a person by which the skin is divided or its continuity broken.
verb
- 1.To hurt or injure (someone) by cutting, piercing, or tearing the skin.
- 2.To hurt (a person's feelings).
- 3.To blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound.
- 4.To cause (someone) to become breathless, as by a blow to the abdomen, or by physical exertion, running, etc.
- 5.To cause a baby to bring up wind by patting its back after being fed.
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