blood
Definition
A red bodily fluid in humans and other vertebrates that circulates through the heart, arteries, and veins, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues while removing waste products.
Family relationship or descent; kinship, as in 'blood relatives' or 'bloodline'.
Temperament, passion, or emotional intensity, often as in 'young blood' for youthful vigor or 'hot blood' for fiery temper.
Slang for violence or gore, especially in entertainment contexts like 'blood and guts' action movies.
Examples
After spilling his coffee, he cursed like he was losing blood instead of caffeine.
She discovered her new coworker was distant blood kin, explaining their shared allergy to mornings.
The gym bro yelled about 'new blood' joining the class, as if we were auditioning for a vampire sorority.
In the horror flick, the villain's monologue was all 'blood will flow,' but his cape got caught in the door.