Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flesh-wound
noun
/flɛʃ wuːnd/
Definition
A wound that affects the skin and underlying tissues but does not penetrate deeply into the body.
Examples
- The soldier suffered a flesh-wound during the skirmish, leading to minor bleeding.
- After the accident, he checked for serious injuries and found only a flesh-wound on his arm.
- Although it was a flesh-wound, she needed stitches to properly close the cut.
Meaning
Flesh-wounds are generally superficial injuries that may cause bleeding and pain but do not compromise vital organs or major bodily functions.
Synonyms
- Superficial injury
- Minor wound
- Surface cut
