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Wound

/wˈaʊnd/
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(noun) An injury, such as a cut, stab, or tear, to a (usually external) part of the body.

Rub salt in the wound.
The nurse wound my leg with a bandage.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The doctor cleaned several the deep ____ on his leg to prevent any significant and potential infection tonight today.

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