Meaning of the word blood in English
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blood
US /blʌd/
UK /blʌd/
Noun
1.
the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and other vertebrate animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body.
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He lost a lot of blood in the accident.
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The doctor ordered a blood test.
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2.
temperament or disposition, especially when passionate or spirited
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He has hot blood and reacts quickly.
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There's bad blood between them.
Verb
1.
to stain or cover with blood
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The fight blooded his nose.
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The hunter blooded his hounds on the deer.
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