trapped wind

[trapt wind]

noun

1. swallowed air or gas produced through digestion, which causes bloating, pain, or discomfort.

Example Sentences

Instead, that trapped wind serves as a built-in buoyancy device.

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Apparently if they get trapped wind, they’re probably dying.

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With secure attachment, we can know what distress feels like – even if that distress is coming from something as innocuous as trapped wind – but also that love and support can help us feel better.

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