English Explanatory Dictionary

first blood

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The condition in a duel in which the first one to draw blood from the other wins.
  2. The first damage or reverse inflicted on an opponent in a conflict.
  3. The first score in a competition.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

first blood

Related words

beat to the punch flesh one's maiden sword
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