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How to pronounce blood
Say it like this: /ˈblʌd/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does blood mean?
nounA 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 b
“Some insects are known for consuming blood.”
A family relationship due to birth, such as that between siblings; contrasted with relationships due to marriage or adoption. See blood relative, blood relation.
“a friend of our own blood”
A person or people related to one by birth; one's biological relative or relatives.
“She may not be my blood, but we grew up together, and as far as I'm concerned she's my sister.”
verbTo cause something to be covered with blood; to bloody.
To let blood (from); to bleed.
“Mr Western, who imputed these symptoms in his daughter to her fall, advised her to be presently blooded by way of prevention.”
To initiate into warfare or a blood sport, traditionally by smearing with the blood of the first kill witnessed.
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