verb๐ShareTo blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound."The trumpeter winded his instrument, filling the auditorium with a bright, brassy fanfare. "musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cause (someone) to become breathless, as by a blow to the abdomen, or by physical exertion, running, etc."The boxer was winded during round two."physiologybodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cause a baby to bring up wind by patting its back after being fed."The mother winded her baby after its bottle feeding. "bodyfamilyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo turn a boat or ship around, so that the wind strikes it on the opposite side."The captain winded the sailboat to catch the favorable wind for the finish line. "nauticalsailingoceanvehicledirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo expose to the wind; to winnow; to ventilate."The farmer winded the grain to separate the wheat from the chaff. "environmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo perceive or follow by scent."The hounds winded the game."animalsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo rest (a horse, etc.) in order to allow the breath to be recovered; to breathe."The jockey winded the horse after the race, walking it slowly to help it catch its breath. "physiologyanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo turn a windmill so that its sails face into the wind."The farmer winded the windmill so it could grind the grain. "energytechnologymachineagricultureweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo turn coils of (a cord or something similar) around something."to wind thread on a spool or into a ball"actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo tighten the spring of a clockwork mechanism such as that of a clock."Please wind that old-fashioned alarm clock."timemachinedevicetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo entwist; to enfold; to encircle."The vines winded around the old oak tree, creating a dense canopy. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo travel in a way that is not straight."Vines wind round a pole.โ The river winds through the plain."wayactiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo have complete control over; to turn and bend at one's pleasure; to vary or alter or will; to regulate; to govern."The teacher winded the classroom discussion, focusing it on the most important points. "governmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo introduce by insinuation; to insinuate."The teacher winded a suggestion about better time management into her lecture on study skills. "languagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cover or surround with something coiled about."to wind a rope with twine"actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cause to move by exerting a winding force; to haul or hoist, as by a winch."The crane winded the heavy beam into place on the new building's roof. "actiontechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo turn (a ship) around, end for end."The captain winded the sailboat to face the oncoming storm. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareOut of breath"She was winded from her long run."physiologybodymedicineconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading