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second wind
second wind W0167300 (wĭnd)n.1. The return of relative ease of breathing after the initial exhaustion that occurs during continued physical exertion.2. Restored energy or strength.second wind (wɪnd) n1. (Physiology) the return of the ability to breathe at a comfortable rate, esp following a period of exertion2. renewed ability to continue in an effortsec′ond wind′ (wɪnd)
n. 1. the return of ease in breathing after exhaustion caused by continued physical exertion, as in running. 2. the energy for a renewed effort to continue an undertaking. [1895–1900] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | second wind - renewed energy or strength to continue an undertaking; "She had dinner and got a second wind to finish painting"; "the employers, initially taken by surprise at the pace of developments, regained their second wind"get-up-and-go, push, energy - enterprising or ambitious drive; "Europeans often laugh at American energy" | | 2. | second wind - the return of relatively easy breathing after initial exhaustion during continuous exertionbreathing, external respiration, respiration, ventilation - the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation |
Translationssecond wind
second windA renewed energy after a period of fatigue. I planned to stop working at 9, but then I got my second wind and just kept going. I'm sorry, but if I don't get a second wind soon, I'm going to bed.See also: second, wind*one's second wind 1. Lit. one's stabilized breathing after exerting oneself for a short time. (*Typically: get ~; have ~.) John was having a hard time running until he got his second wind. Bill had to quit the race because he never got his second wind. 2. Fig. one's greater or renewed energy and productivity, gained at some time after starting. (*Typically: get ~; have ~.) I usually get my second wind early in the afternoon. Mary is a better worker after she has her second wind.See also: second, windsecond windRestored energy or strength, enabling one to continue an activity or task. For example, I wasn't sure how far they'd get in a week, but now they seem to have gotten their second wind and are making good progress painting the mural . This expression, dating from the late 1800s, was at first (and still is) used for returned ease in breathing after becoming out of breath during physical exertion such as running. It soon began to be applied to nonphysical efforts as well. See also: second, winda second wind If you get a second wind when you are tired or unsuccessful, you suddenly feel energetic or determined again and can continue and succeed in what you are doing. I was weary and my legs were feeling heavy. Then, suddenly, midway through the fourth set, I got a second wind. On the way back to the house, I found a second wind and decided to go and visit Charlie. Note: If runners who are out of breath get their `second wind', their breathing becomes easier and they are able to continue. See also: second, windsecond wind
second wind the return of the ability to breathe at a comfortable rate, esp following a period of exertion second wind
second wind (wĭnd)n.1. The return of relative ease of breathing after the initial exhaustion that occurs during continued physical exertion.2. Restored energy or strength.sec·ond wind (sek'ŏnd wind) Colloquial term to describe relief from general feelings of distress that often accompany the early stages of exercise; generally related to the achievement of a steady state of pulmonary ventilation, aerobic metabolism, and thermal balance as exercise progresses. second wind
Words related to second windnoun renewed energy or strength to continue an undertakingRelated Wordsnoun the return of relatively easy breathing after initial exhaustion during continuous exertionRelated Words- breathing
- external respiration
- respiration
- ventilation
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