flesh wound

[ woond ]

noun

1. a wound that does not penetrate beyond the flesh; a slight or superficial wound.

flesh wound

/ wuːnd /

noun

1. a wound affecting superficial tissues

Word History and Origins

Origin of flesh wound¹

First recorded in 1665–75

Example Sentences

Herbert joked after the game that the injury was “just a flesh wound” but admitted that the pain level was pretty low and that he felt fine.

From Seattle Times

"It's a rare visit to my local shops where I do not end up incurring some kind of flesh wound to my hands, arms, knees or shins."

From BBC

But the Medical Examiner’s Office ruled she also died from xylazine — the potent animal tranquilizer known as “tranq” that’s become notorious nationwide for causing deep stupors and rotting flesh wounds that sometimes lead to amputations.

From Washington Post

Its causal relationship to the flesh wounds that can result from its use is not understood.

From New York Times

"I'm going to have a flesh wound, but if that is a little bit lower, say into a different angle, and it gets my femoral artery, then my risk of death has just gone up."

From Salon