wind-broken

American  

[wind-broh-kuhn] / ˈwɪndˌbroʊ kən /

adjective

Veterinary Pathology.

1. having the breathing impaired; affected with heaves.

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wind-broken British  

adjective

1. (of a horse) asthmatic or heaving

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Etymology

Origin of wind-broken

First recorded in 1595–1605

Example Sentences

Champion mares bred to champion stallions have dropped foals that resembled neither parent in any respect except having four legs; the offspring have been pigeontoed, rough-kneed, cow-hocked, swaybacked, puny, soft-boned and wind-broken.

From Time Magazine Archive

He knows from wind-broken experience that setting a new record for the indoor mile may be the only way to defeat The Delany.

From Time Magazine Archive

“Ye look little enough like a runaway horse, ye wind-broken, spavined old crow-bait, you!” she criticized Rab as he stood half asleep in the sun.

From Rim o' the World by Fischer, Anton Otto

Pruning has its advocates, but the Eastern style of a long stem has scarcely a follower in our state; a great majority simply cut out "watersprouts" and limbs that cross or rub, or are wind-broken.

From The Apple by Various

When he stopped, his breath came in wind-broken gasps.

From The Danger Trail by Curwood, James Oliver