A 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 by the heart and is usually generated in bone marrow.
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 person or people related to one by birth; one's biological relative or relatives.
One of the four humours in the human body.historical
The endometrial lining as it is shed in menstruation; menstrual fluid or period blood.
A blood test or blood sample.informal
The sap or juice which flows in or from plants.
The juice of anything, especially if red.poetic
A temper of mind; a disposition; a mood.
A blood horse, one of good pedigree.
Bloodshed.figuratively
A friend or acquaintance, especially one who is black and male.
Lean, especially that is red.US, slang
Forms
plural
bloods
other spelling
blood, sweat, and tears
Example sentences1121 results
Parents who beat their children really make my blood boil.
Lingaku