Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sustain-a-wound
verb
/səˈsteɪn ə wuːnd/
Definition
To sustain a wound means to experience or suffer an injury to the body that results in damage to skin or tissue.
Examples
- After the accident, he had to sustain a wound that required stitches.
- Farmers often sustain wounds from working with sharp tools.
- She learned how to care for those who sustain injuries in the field.
Meaning
The act of undergoing physical harm or injury, often requiring medical attention for healing.
Synonyms
- experience an injury
- incur damage
- suffer harm
