wind

/wˈɪnd/

/ˈwaɪnd/, /ˈwɪnd/

[noun] [verb]

Wind

[NOUN]

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

synonyms : air current

current of air

breath

a tendency or force that influences events

the act of winding or twisting

synonyms : twist

winding

a reflex that expels intestinal gas through the anus

synonyms : breaking wind

fart

farting

flatus

a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by an enclosed column of air that is moved by bellows or the human breath

synonyms : wind instrument

an indication of potential opportunity

synonyms : confidential information

empty rhetoric or insincere or exaggerated talk

synonyms : idle words

to wind

MAIN VERB

arrange or or coil around

synonyms : roll

twine

wrap

antonyms : unwind

to assist a baby in releasing trapped air from their stomach by gently patting or rubbing their back, typically done to alleviate discomfort from gas or colic

to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

synonyms : meander

thread

wander

weave

extend in curves and turns

synonyms : curve

twist

to make a watch, machine, etc. operate by turning a knob, handle, etc. round

synonyms : wind up

form into a wreath

synonyms : wreathe

raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help

synonyms : hoist

lift

catch the scent of; get wind of

synonyms : nose

scent

Examples

1. The police got wind of the illegal drug deal.

2. At last the wind dropped.

3. The wind has changed direction.

4. The fall knocked the wind out of me.

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