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The perceptible natural movement of the air in the environment
“I stretched out my arms, lifted my face up to the sun, and felt the wind blow through me.”
Breath as needed in physical exertion, speech, etc.
“The wind was knocked out of him, and he lay on the floor gasping for breath.”
Air swallowed while eating or gas generated in the stomach and intestines by digestion
“It is reputed as a drug which dispels wind from the stomach and counteracts spasmodic disorders.”
A general direction in which something is developing or changing
“I follow the Moskva, down to Gorky Park, listening to the wind of change.”
Foolish or empty talk
“Like your counterparts who have achieved nothing, you're all wind and air.”
News of an event, especially by hearsay or gossip
“Kelly's boo caught wind of her dalliance with his Nelly.”
Something that bends or curves or that is curved in shape
“There's one last westerly wind to the road before it merges into the main highway.”
A trail indicated by a characteristic smell
(the elements) Atmospheric forces such as strong winds and rains
A steady, continuous stream or supply of something
To move in or take a twisting or spiral course
“Ten miles of bike paths wind through the property and link up with a more extensive regional trail network.”
To pass (something) round a thing or person so as to encircle or enfold
“I tear off a long strip of bandage and wind it around Larry's injured shoulder.”
To repeatedly twist or coil (a length of something) round itself or a core
“The widow, hypnotized and enchanted, continues to wind the wool into a ball.”
To insert or introduce in a stealthy way
“Greed would once again wind itself into his thoughts and actions.”
To twist together or round something else
To move past someone or something with force
To move aside or to and fro in a sudden or quick manner
To wriggle or twist the body, especially due to nervousness, discomfort or embarrassment
To cool (someone or something) by waving an object to create a current of air
To pass or wind a length of something through an opening
To move fast in a straight line because or as if driven by the wind
To twist or bend out of shape
To walk aimlessly or for pleasure
To form or collect into a ball
To form into small surface creases or wrinkles
To pant or breathe hard or with difficulty
To emit or cause to emit sound
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