n 1 a  :  a physical injury to the body consisting of a laceration or breaking of the skin or mucous membrane <has a deep festering knife across the palm>  <a gunshot >   b  :  an opening made in the skin or a membrane of the body incidental to a surgical operation or procedure  2  :  a mental or emotional hurt or blow
vt :  to cause a wound to or in .
 
 
 
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