blood
//blʌd//
Noun
bloodSingular
bloodsPlural
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.
The nurse took a sample of my blood for testing.
2
Family background; descent or lineage.
She has royal blood in her family.
3
Temperament or disposition, especially when hot-tempered.
He has hot blood and gets angry easily.
4
Violence or bloodshed, especially in the context of killing.
The war brought blood and suffering to the region.
Verb
1
To initiate someone into an activity or experience, especially hunting.
His father blooded him on his first deer hunt.
2
To smear or stain with blood.
The hunter blooded his hands while preparing the game.