winded Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
wander; meander; thread; wind; weave.
- the river winds through the hills
- the path meanders through the vineyards
- sometimes, the gout wanders through the entire body
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verb extend in curves and turns
twist; curve; wind.
- The road winds around the lake
- the path twisted through the forest
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verb arrange or or coil around
wrap; twine; roll; wind.
- roll your hair around your finger
- Twine the thread around the spool
- She wrapped her arms around the child
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verb catch the scent of; get wind of
scent; nose; wind.
- The dog nosed out the drugs
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verb coil the spring of (some mechanical device) by turning a stem
wind up; wind.
- wind your watch
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verb form into a wreath
wreathe; wind.
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verb raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
lift; hoist; wind.
- hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car
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adjective satellite breathing laboriously or convulsively
pursy; short-winded; blown.