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Wind

/ˈwaɪnd/

Wind is a noun and verb with 4 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure.
    “As they accelerated onto the motorway, the wind tore the plywood off the car's roof-rack.”
  2. Air artificially put in motion by any force or action.
    “the wind of a cannon ball;  the wind of a bellows”
verb
  1. To 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.”
  2. To perceive or follow by scent.
    “The hounds winded the game.”

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms gas breeze draft gale

Origin

From Old English windan.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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