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blood

/blʌd/

bloodnoun

bloods

Translations

кровь

The doctor took a sample of my blood for testing.

Врач взял образец моей крови для анализа.

Definitions

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.

The doctor took a sample of blood to test for any infections.

Family background or lineage, often used to refer to noble or royal descent.

He claimed to have royal blood running through his veins.

A group of people related by blood; family.

The family reunion was a gathering of blood relatives from all over the country.

A fluid resembling blood in animals other than vertebrates, such as in insects.

The insect's blood is different from that of mammals, as it does not carry oxygen.

Violent injury or killing; bloodshed.

The demonstration ended in blood on the streets.

(slang, chiefly African-American English) A person sharing one's racial identity or a fellow gang member; a close associate or friend.

"What's good, blood? You coming to the block tonight?"

Synonyms

vital fluid

bloodverb

blooded

Past Simple

blooded

Past Participle

blooding

Gerund

/blʌd/

Translations

кровоточить

The wound started to blood after the bandage was removed.

Рана начала кровоточить после того, как повязка была снята.

Definitions

To stain or cover with blood.

The hunter blooded his knife after the successful hunt.

To initiate someone into a new activity, especially one that is difficult or dangerous.

The young soldier was blooded in his first battle.

bloodadjective

/blʌd/

Used attributively meaning ‘relating to blood’, e.g. “blood test”, “blood pressure”.

Definitions

Relating to, involving, or derived from blood.

A blood sample was sent to the laboratory.

bloodinterjection

Archaic oath used as an expletive.

Definitions

(archaic) An exclamation expressing surprise, anger, or emphasis, originally a shortening of "God's blood".

"Blood! You startled me beyond measure."