Wound Definition
wound
adjective
- put in a coil
noun
- an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
- a casualty to military personnel resulting from combat
- a figurative injury (to your feelings or pride); "he feared that mentioning it might reopen the wound"; "deep in her breast lives the silent wound"; "The right reader of a good poem can tell the moment it strikes him that he has taken an immortal wound--that he will never get over it"--Robert Frost
- the act of inflicting a wound
verb
- cause injuries or bodily harm to
- hurt the feelings of; "She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests"; "This remark really bruised my ego"
"Wound" in song lyrics
See how wound is used in real songs:
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"The sharper the metal the deeper the wound"
60 Second Assassin f/ C.C.F. Division, La the Darkman, Prodigal Sunn, RZA, Timbo King — War Zone (Remix) -
"Molar foaming but he hold his own wound"
Aesop Rock — Fast Cars -
"Put your finger in your gun shot wound"
Beanie Sigel f/ Peedi Crack — Flatline
Words that rhyme with wound
Usage tips for "wound"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "wound" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for wound to find words that pair well.