flesh wound
noun
Simple meaning
A wound that does not damage important internal organs or shatter any bones.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
flehshwoondSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈflɛʃˈwund
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A wound that does not damage important internal organs or shatter any bones
An injury which pierces the skin and causes bleeding, but which does not injure any bones or vital organs, and does not carry a serious threat of death.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: A wound that does not damage important internal organs or shatter any bones
Used this way, flesh wound is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It suits considered writing and prepared speech.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Formal and precise
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