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winded

/ˈwɪndɪd/ /waɪndɪd/

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verb

To blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound.

Examples :

"The trumpeter winded his instrument, filling the auditorium with a bright, brassy fanfare. "

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verb

To cause (someone) to become breathless, as by a blow to the abdomen, or by physical exertion, running, etc.

Examples :

"The boxer was winded during round two."

physiology body sensation

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verb

To cause a baby to bring up wind by patting its back after being fed.

Examples :

"The mother winded her baby after its bottle feeding. "

body family physiology

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verb

To turn a boat or ship around, so that the wind strikes it on the opposite side.

Examples :

"The captain winded the sailboat to catch the favorable wind for the finish line. "

nautical sailing ocean vehicle direction

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verb

To expose to the wind; to winnow; to ventilate.

Examples :

"The farmer winded the grain to separate the wheat from the chaff. "

environment nature

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verb

To perceive or follow by scent.

Examples :

"The hounds winded the game."

animal sensation

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To rest (a horse, etc.) in order to allow the breath to be recovered; to breathe.

Examples :

"The jockey winded the horse after the race, walking it slowly to help it catch its breath. "

physiology animal

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verb

To turn a windmill so that its sails face into the wind.

Examples :

"The farmer winded the windmill so it could grind the grain. "

energy technology machine agriculture weather

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verb

To turn coils of (a cord or something similar) around something.

Examples :

"to wind thread on a spool or into a ball"

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To tighten the spring of a clockwork mechanism such as that of a clock.

Examples :

"Please wind that old-fashioned alarm clock."

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verb

To entwist; to enfold; to encircle.

Examples :

"The vines winded around the old oak tree, creating a dense canopy. "

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To travel in a way that is not straight.

Examples :

"Vines wind round a pole. The river winds through the plain."

way action direction

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verb

To have complete control over; to turn and bend at one's pleasure; to vary or alter or will; to regulate; to govern.

Examples :

"The teacher winded the classroom discussion, focusing it on the most important points. "

government politics

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verb

To introduce by insinuation; to insinuate.

Examples :

"The teacher winded a suggestion about better time management into her lecture on study skills. "

language communication

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verb

To cover or surround with something coiled about.

Examples :

"to wind a rope with twine"

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verb

To cause to move by exerting a winding force; to haul or hoist, as by a winch.

Examples :

"The crane winded the heavy beam into place on the new building's roof. "

action technical machine

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verb

To turn (a ship) around, end for end.

Examples :

"The captain winded the sailboat to face the oncoming storm. "

nautical sailing

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adjective

Examples :

"She was winded from her long run."

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