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winds

/wɪndz/ /waɪndz/

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Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure.

Examples :

"The strong winds blew the fallen leaves across the schoolyard. "

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Air artificially put in motion by any force or action.

Examples :

"the wind of a cannon ball; the wind of a bellows"

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The ability to breathe easily.

Examples :

"After the second lap he was already out of wind."

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News of an event, especially by hearsay or gossip. (Used with catch, often in the past tense.)

Examples :

"I caught winds of the layoffs at the factory, but I don't know if they are true. "

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One of the five basic elements in Indian and Japanese models of the Classical elements).

Examples :

"In the traditional Japanese garden, carefully placed stones represent earth, water features embody water, and the meticulously raked gravel signifies winds, an essential element for balance. "

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noun

Examples :

"Eww. Someone just passed wind."

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Breath modulated by the respiratory and vocal organs, or by an instrument.

Examples :

"The flutist's skilled winds brought the melody to life, filling the concert hall with beautiful music. "

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The woodwind section of an orchestra. Occasionally also used to include the brass section.

Examples :

"The school orchestra's winds were particularly impressive during their performance of the Mozart concerto, with the flutes, clarinets, and even the trumpets shining. "

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A 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".

Examples :

"The old sailor knew how to navigate using the winds and the stars. "

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Types of playing-tile in the game of mah-jongg, named after the four winds.

Examples :

"In mah-jongg, collecting matching winds like East, South, West, and North is a key strategy for scoring points. "

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A disease of sheep, in which the intestines are distended with air, or rather affected with a violent inflammation. It occurs immediately after shearing.

Examples :

"After shearing, the farmer worried about winds affecting his sheep, especially during the cold evenings. "

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Mere breath or talk; empty effort; idle words.

Examples :

"The politician's promises were just winds; he never intended to keep them. "

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A bird, the dotterel.

Examples :

"While walking along the beach, the ornithologist identified a flock of winds foraging near the shoreline. "

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The region of the solar plexus, where a blow may paralyze the diaphragm and cause temporary loss of breath or other injury.

Examples :

"The unexpected punch to his winds left him gasping for air and doubled over in pain. "

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The act of winding or turning; a turn; a bend; a twist.

Examples :

"The road had many winds as it climbed the mountain. "

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To blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound.

Examples :

"The musician winds the French horn, filling the concert hall with a rich, resonant tone. "

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To cause (someone) to become breathless, as by a blow to the abdomen, or by physical exertion, running, etc.

Examples :

"The boxer was winded during round two."

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To cause a baby to bring up wind by patting its back after being fed.

Examples :

"After feeding the baby, Mom carefully winds her to help her burp. "

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To turn a boat or ship around, so that the wind strikes it on the opposite side.

Examples :

"The captain winds the sailboat to catch the breeze coming from the other direction. "

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To expose to the wind; to winnow; to ventilate.

Examples :

"The farmer winds the wheat to separate the grain from the chaff. "

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To perceive or follow by scent.

Examples :

"The hounds winded the game."

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To rest (a horse, etc.) in order to allow the breath to be recovered; to breathe.

Examples :

"The rider winds his horse after the steep hill climb before continuing the trail ride. "

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To turn a windmill so that its sails face into the wind.

Examples :

"He winds the small toy windmill each morning so it catches the breeze on his desk. "

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To turn coils of (a cord or something similar) around something.

Examples :

"to wind thread on a spool or into a ball"

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To tighten the spring of a clockwork mechanism such as that of a clock.

Examples :

"Please wind that old-fashioned alarm clock."

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To entwist; to enfold; to encircle.

Examples :

"The ivy winds around the old brick chimney, slowly covering it. "

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To travel in a way that is not straight.

Examples :

"Vines wind round a pole. The river winds through the plain."

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To have complete control over; to turn and bend at one's pleasure; to vary or alter or will; to regulate; to govern.

Examples :

"The director winds the actors around her little finger, getting them to agree to every change she suggests. "

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To introduce by insinuation; to insinuate.

Examples :

"She winds her way into his good graces by always offering to help with his tasks. "

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To cover or surround with something coiled about.

Examples :

"to wind a rope with twine"

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To cause to move by exerting a winding force; to haul or hoist, as by a winch.

Examples :

"The construction worker winds the cable around the drum to lift the heavy steel beam. "

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To turn (a ship) around, end for end.

Examples :

"The captain skillfully winds the ferry around in the narrow channel before heading back to shore. "

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