blood

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/blʌd/]

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1. blood (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A vital liquid flowing in the bodies of many types of animals that usually conveys nutrients and oxygen. In vertebrates, it is colored red by hemoglobin, is conveyed by arteries and veins, is pumped by the heart and is usually generated in bone marrow.

Example: Some insects are known for consuming blood.

2. blood (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A family relationship due to birth, such as that between siblings; contrasted with relationships due to marriage or adoption. See blood relative, blood relation.

Example: a friend of our own blood

3. blood (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A person or people related to one by birth; one's biological relative or relatives.

Example: She may not be my blood, but we grew up together, and as far as I'm concerned she's my sister.

4. blood (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To cause something to be covered with blood; to bloody.

Example: The French gentleman and Mr Adderly, at the desire of their commanding officer, had raised up the body of Jones, but as they could perceive but little (if any) sign of life in him, they again let him fall, Adderly damning him for having blooded his wastecoat […]

5. blood (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To let blood (from); to bleed.

Example: On Sᵗ Stephens day the Farrier came constantly and blouded all the Cart-horses.

6. blood (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To initiate into warfare or a blood sport, traditionally by smearing with the blood of the first kill witnessed.

Example: Roberts-Smith and his commander had made it clear the "rookie" needed to kill someone to truly become part of the squadron. They called it a "blooding". The assault patrols cleared the compound known as Whiskey 108 and declared it secure. An opportunity for a blooding emerged when a hidden tunnel was discovered in a courtyard. Inside, two Afghan men were found hiding.

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