# bloods

Pronunciation: say "BLUDZ" /blʌdz/

## Noun

1. Plural of blood. — plural of blood
   - Simple: Plural of blood. Use this form for more than one sample or type of blood.
   - _Hospital staff log every set of bloods as soon as the samples arrive._
   - _The breeder mixed two strong bloods to produce a hardier line of horses._

## Verb

2. Third-person singular simple present indicative of blood. — third-person singular simple present indicative of blood
   - Simple: Third-person singular present of blood. Use this form with he, she, or it.
   - _The regiment bloods its recruits in minor skirmishes before any major battle._
   - _Tradition dictates that the master bloods every novice at the season's first kill._

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