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Definition of: wound
(w nd, Poetic wound) noun
nd, Poetic wound) noun 
1. A hurt or injury caused by violence; especially, a cut, bruise, stab, etc.; a trauma. 
2. A breach or cut of the bark or substance of a tree or plant. 
3. Hence, any injury or cause of pain or grief, as to the feelings, honor, etc. 
—v.t. & v.i. To inflict a wound or wounds (upon); cause injury or grief (to); hurt. See synonyms under AFFRONT, HURT, PIQUE1. [OE wund] 
—wound′ed adjective 
—wound′less adjective
 
				
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