cause (someone) to have difficulty breathing because of exertion or a blow to the stomach

the fall nearly winded him

make (a baby) bring up wind after feeding by patting its back

Paddy's wife handed him their six-month-old daughter to be winded

detect the presence of (a person or animal) by scent

the birds could not have seen us or winded us

sound (a bugle or call) by blowing

but scarce again his horn he wound

move in or take a twisting or spiral course

the path wound among olive trees

pass (something) round a thing or person so as to encircle or enfold

he wound a towel around his midriff

make (a clock or other device, typically one operated by clockwork) operate by turning a key or handle

he wound City Hall's clock every day until he retired at the age of 92

she was winding the gramophone

having difficulty breathing because of exertion or a blow to the stomach

she wasn't really hurt, just winded