winded
[wˈɪndɪd] /ˈwind How to pronounce wind (audio) archaic or poetic ˈwīnd How to pronounce wind (audio)/ (ame, mw) · /ˈwɪn.dɪd/ (bre, ipa) · [wˈɪndɪd] /ˈwɪn.dɪd/ (ame, ipa)
winded — verb
- windedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- windeds3rd person singular
- windeding-ing form
- windededpast simple
1. to twist or wrap something long and flexible around an object, or to move so tha
to twist or wrap something long and flexible around an object, or to move so that you encircle something
Mei-Lin winds the silk ribbon around the small gift box and ties a neat bow.
wind + [object] + around + [object]
The gardener winds the young vine around the wooden post to help it climb upward.
A python winds itself around the low branch and lies perfectly still in the sun.
Kwame winds the cord into a tight loop and puts it away in the drawer.
The children wind strips of coloured paper around the classroom pillars for the festival.
- unwind
to undo something that has been wound
文法句型
wind + [object] + around + [object]
wind + around + [object]
用法筆記
The most common verb sense. Past tense is usually 'wound' /waʊnd/, though 'winded' is accepted. Often used with 'around' or 'round'.
常見錯誤
2. to turn a key or handle so that the spring inside a clock, toy, or machine becom
to turn a key or handle so that the spring inside a clock, toy, or machine becomes tight and stores power to run
Dmitri winds the old grandfather clock every Sunday evening before dinner.
wind + [clock] — turn the key to tighten the spring
Priya winds the little music box and listens to the tune with her baby sister.
Amir winds his wristwatch each morning while he waits for the kettle to boil.
The toy car stopped moving because nobody had remembered to wind it up.
Yuki winds the kitchen timer and sets it on the counter while the bread bakes.
- unwind
to release the tension in a spring, letting it run down
文法句型
wind + [clock/watch/toy]
wind + [mechanism] + up
用法筆記
Frequently used with the particle 'up': 'wind up a clock'. Past tense is usually 'wound'. The figurative sense 'wind someone up' (annoy or tease) belongs to a different entry.
常見錯誤
3. to make a person or animal struggle to breathe, usually through hard exercise or
to make a person or animal struggle to breathe, usually through hard exercise or a sudden blow to the body; also, to pause and let breathing return to normal
The steep climb winded Keiko, and she stopped to lean on a wooden fence.
transitive: wind + [person]
A kick to the chest winded Bjorn, who lay still and struggled to breathe.
Fatima winded the old mule halfway up the hill and stopped to let it rest.
The goalkeeper was badly winded after crashing into the goalpost during the match.
Dmitri stopped to wind himself on the long climb up to the old stone fortress.
文法句型
wind + [person/animal]
用法筆記
Often used in the passive ('be winded') to describe the state of having lost breath. Distinguish from the adjective 'winded', which describes a temporary condition after exercise or a blow.
4. To move along a route that curves, twists, and changes direction many times; to
To move along a route that curves, twists, and changes direction many times; to cause something to travel in such a curving way.
The narrow path wound up the mountain in tight, dizzying loops.
Dario wound the injured horse carefully around the rocky slope.
transitive: wind + [animal] + around + [obstacle]
A small stream winds through the forest and joins the lake beyond.
Eleni wound her way through the crowded market to reach the far stall.
The staircase wound upward around a central stone pillar.
- straighten
to make or become straight rather than curving
文法句型
wind + through/around/up + [place]
wind one's way + through/around + [place]
用法筆記
Often used of roads, rivers, paths, and staircases. The transitive form commonly appears as 'wind one's way.' Distinguish from sense 1 (COIL AROUND): this sense is about following a curving route, not encircling an object.
5. to catch the smell of an animal or person and track or pursue them, used especia
to catch the smell of an animal or person and track or pursue them, used especially of hunting dogs
The bloodhound winded the escaped convict from a scrap of torn shirt fabric.
wind + [prey] — track by scent
A pack of wolves winded the injured deer and began moving silently through the trees.
The old pointer dog winded game on the ridge and shot off through the heather.
Park rangers used a trained hound to wind the wounded bear after the forest fire.
文法句型
wind + [prey/game]
用法筆記
Subject is almost always an animal, especially a dog bred for hunting. Rare in everyday conversation outside of hunting or literary contexts.
6. to put something out in the open air so that it dries or freshens; in organ-buil
to put something out in the open air so that it dries or freshens; in organ-building, to control how much air flows into a pipe
Mei-Lin winded the damp sheets on the clothesline behind the old farmhouse.
wind + [fabric] — air-dry outdoors
The farmer winded the cut hay by spreading it across the north field at dawn.
Grandmother always winded the feather quilts on sunny mornings to keep them fresh.
The organ builder carefully winded each pipe to check the tone before the concert.
Fishermen used to wind their nets on the beach after every trip out to sea.
文法句型
wind + [fabric/hay/object]
用法筆記
Now rare in general use; mostly found in dialectal, farming, or organ-building contexts.
7. to lift or pull something heavy using a rope, chain, or mechanical windlass, esp
to lift or pull something heavy using a rope, chain, or mechanical windlass, especially on a ship
The dock workers winded the heavy cargo crate onto the ship with a rusty windlass.
wind + [cargo] + onto + [ship]
Sailors winded the anchor up from the seabed before the ship could set sail.
The villagers winded buckets of water from the deep well with a heavy iron crank.
Crew members winded the heavy net onto the deck as dark storm clouds gathered overhead.
文法句型
wind + [heavy object] + onto/up
用法筆記
A nautical and industrial term now rare outside historical or technical contexts. Always involves a mechanical aid — a windlass, capstan, or crank.
8. To draw someone gradually into a complicated or secret situation; to work one's
To draw someone gradually into a complicated or secret situation; to work one's way by quiet, clever steps into a group or a position of trust.
Over several months, Mira wound herself into the family's private affairs.
wind oneself into + [situation]
The spy wound his way into the ambassador's trusted inner circle.
wind one's way into + [group/position]
Andrew wound a web of lies so intricate that even he lost track of it.
Charlotte slowly wound the young heir into her scheme without his noticing.
Within a year, Yasmin had wound herself into every major decision at the firm.
- extricate
to free someone from a difficult or tangled situation
文法句型
wind oneself into + [situation]
wind + [person] + into + [situation/plot]
用法筆記
Rare in modern English; mostly found in older literature and formal writing. Distinguish from sense 4 (BEND AND CURVE): this sense describes social or metaphorical entanglement, not physical movement along a curving path.
9. To blow into a horn or similar instrument to make a musical sound or signal.
To blow into a horn or similar instrument to make a musical sound or signal.
The sentry wound his horn three times to signal the approaching dawn.
wind + [horn] + [number] + times
Isabela wound a clear, bright note on the hunting horn her grandfather gave her.
wind + a note + on + [horn]
From the tower, the watchman wound a warning call across the valley.
Eli wound the horn, and the hounds sprang into the undergrowth.
Soraya wound a short blast on the bugle and the ceremony began.
文法句型
wind + [horn/bugle/trumpet]
wind + a call/note + on + [horn]
用法筆記
Archaic in modern English; now largely replaced by 'blow' or 'sound.' Found in historical, literary, and ceremonial contexts.
常見錯誤
winded — adjective
- windedpositive
- more windedcomparative
- most windedsuperlative
1. Unable to breathe normally for a short time because the air has been knocked out
Unable to breathe normally for a short time because the air has been knocked out of your lungs — this happens after a hard blow to the belly, or after running or exercising very hard.
Reuben was winded after chasing the bus for three blocks.
be winded + after + -ing form
The football hit Lucas in the chest and left him completely winded.
leave someone winded — the blow caused the state
Astrid felt winded after climbing four flights of stairs with her groceries.
Baraka took a hard tackle during the match and came up winded.
After sprinting the last 200 metres, Emre was too winded to speak.
- breathless
more formal; also used for excitement or anticipation, not just physical exertion
- out of breath
more common in everyday speech; implies the same physical state but is a phrase rather than a single adjective
- gasping
emphasises the audible sound of struggling to breathe, often more dramatic
文法句型
be/feel/seem/get + winded
leave someone + winded
用法筆記
Almost always used after a linking verb such as be, feel, seem, or get — not placed before a noun. Distinguish from the verb form: 'The punch winded him' (verb, describing the cause) vs 'He was winded' (adjective, describing the state).