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winded

The definition of winded is to be out of breath.

(adjective)

An example of winded used as an adjective is the phrase a "winded runner," which means a runner who has done too much running and cannot breathe properly.

See winded in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

out of breath

See winded in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Having breath or respiratory power of a specified kind. Often used in combination: short-winded; broken-winded.
Out of breath: a winded runner.

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