noun๐ShareReal or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure."The strong wind made it difficult to walk to school today. "weatherenvironmentnaturegeographyphysicsscienceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAir artificially put in motion by any force or action."the wind of a cannon ball;ย the wind of a bellows"natureweatheressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe ability to breathe easily."After the second lap he was already out of wind."physiologybodyabilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareNews of an event, especially by hearsay or gossip. (Used with catch, often in the past tense.)"The wind of a new teacher joining our class, caught my attention, though I heard it just as gossip. "communicationmediasocietyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareOne of the five basic elements in Indian and Japanese models of the Classical elements)."The ancient Indian texts described the wind as one of the five fundamental elements. "elementphilosophyreligionmythologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareFlatus."Eww. Someone just passed wind."medicinephysiologybodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareBreath modulated by the respiratory and vocal organs, or by an instrument."The singer's powerful wind filled the concert hall. "physiologymusicsoundorganlanguageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe woodwind section of an orchestra. Occasionally also used to include the brass section."The wind section of the school orchestra played beautifully during the concert. "musicgroupessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA direction from which the wind may blow; a point of the compass; especially, one of the cardinal points, which are often called the "four winds"."The wind from the north brought a chilly breeze to the school playground. "directiongeographyweatheressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareTypes of playing-tile in the game of mah-jongg, named after the four winds."My aunt collected many different mah-jongg tiles, including the four winds. "gamecultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA disease of sheep, in which the intestines are distended with air, or rather affected with a violent inflammation. It occurs immediately after shearing."The sheep farmer noticed the sheep had wind shortly after shearing them. "diseaseanimalmedicineagricultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareMere breath or talk; empty effort; idle words."Her suggestion for improving the school project was just wind; she hadn't put any thought into it. "attitudecharacterlanguagecommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA bird, the dotterel."The wind, a small, speckled shorebird, was spotted near the school playground. "birdessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe region of the solar plexus, where a blow may paralyze the diaphragm and cause temporary loss of breath or other injury."The boxer's punch to the opponent's wind knocked the breath out of him. "anatomybodymedicinephysiologyorganessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound."The musician carefully wound the trumpet to produce a clear, loud note. "musicsoundessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cause (someone) to become breathless, as by a blow to the abdomen, or by physical exertion, running, etc."The boxer was winded during round two."bodyphysiologysensationactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cause a baby to bring up wind by patting its back after being fed."After feeding her baby, the mother gently wound his back to help him bring up gas. "familyphysiologybodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo turn a boat or ship around, so that the wind strikes it on the opposite side."The sailboat captain had to wind the ship to catch the favorable breeze. "nauticalsailingvehicleoceandirectionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo expose to the wind; to winnow; to ventilate."The farmer will wind the wheat to separate the grains from the chaff. "weatherenvironmentnatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo perceive or follow by scent."The hounds winded the game."animalnatureactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo rest (a horse, etc.) in order to allow the breath to be recovered; to breathe."The tired racehorse needed to wind before the next race. "animalphysiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo turn a windmill so that its sails face into the wind."The farmer wound the windmill so its sails caught the wind. "weathersailingnauticalenvironmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe act of winding or turning; a turn; a bend; a twist."The winding path through the park took us past the old oak tree. "actionnaturephysicsprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo turn coils of (a cord or something similar) around something."to wind thread on a spool or into a ball"actionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo tighten the spring of a clockwork mechanism such as that of a clock."Please wind that old-fashioned alarm clock."timemachineactiontechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo entwist; to enfold; to encircle."The vine wound itself around the fence post. "actionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo travel in a way that is not straight."Vines wind round a pole.โ The river winds through the plain."directionwayessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo have complete control over; to turn and bend at one's pleasure; to vary or alter or will; to regulate; to govern."The teacher wound the lesson plan to fit the students' current needs. "governmentabilityactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo introduce by insinuation; to insinuate."The teacher subtly winded the idea of a class trip into the conversation, hoping to get everyone excited. "communicationlanguageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cover or surround with something coiled about."to wind a rope with twine"actionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cause to move by exerting a winding force; to haul or hoist, as by a winch."The crane will wind the heavy equipment up to the top of the building. "actionmachinetechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo turn (a ship) around, end for end."The captain had to wind the ship to face the oncoming storm. "nauticalsailingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading