wind

n. the natural movement of the air outside.

n. the perceptible natural movement of the air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction.

“The strong wind blew my hat off while I was walking across the bridge.”

“The prevailing wind carries the scent of the pine forest across the valley, providing a natural cooling effect during the peak of summer.”

n. your ability to breathe easily, especially during exercise.

n. the power of breathing freely; the capacity to maintain respiration during physical exertion.

“The runner stopped for a moment to get her wind back after the steep hill.”

“A sharp blow to the solar plexus can momentarily knock the wind out of an athlete, causing a temporary paralysis of the diaphragm.”

n. gas in the stomach or intestines that can make you feel uncomfortable.

n. gas generated in the stomach or bowels during digestion.

“The baby was crying because she had a bit of wind after her bottle.”

“Certain legumes are known to cause wind if they are not soaked properly before cooking.”

British English

n. the section of an orchestra that plays instruments you blow into, like flutes.

n. the woodwind and sometimes brass instruments of an orchestra or band collectively.

“The composer wrote a beautiful melody specifically for the wind section.”

“The arrangement requires a strong wind section to balance the heavy brass and percussion during the final movement.”

n. information or news that you hear through gossip.

n. information or news of something, typically received through hearsay or informal channels.

“The company tried to keep the merger secret, but the press got wind of it.”

“Investors grew nervous once they got wind of the impending regulatory changes that could affect the firm's profitability.”

Informal

v. to wrap something around something else, or to turn a handle.

v. to wrap or encircle something around an object; to move in a twisting or spiral course.

“You need to wind the wool into a ball before you start knitting.”

“The technician carefully began to wind the copper wire around the iron core to create a makeshift electromagnet.”

v. to follow a path that has many bends and turns.

v. to follow a course or way that is characterized by numerous turns, bends, or curves.

“The narrow road winds through the mountains for several miles.”

“The river winds lazily through the floodplains, creating a series of oxbow lakes over centuries of erosion.”

v. to turn a key or handle on a clock or toy to make it work.

v. to tighten the spring of a clockwork mechanism by turning a key or handle.

“Don't forget to wind your watch before you go to sleep.”

“The antique grandfather clock must be wound every seven days to maintain its accuracy.”

v. to make someone lose their breath for a short time, usually by hitting them.

v. to cause someone to become temporarily breathless, typically by a blow to the stomach or through sudden intense exertion.

“The fall from the bike winded him for a few seconds.”

“The sudden sprint to catch the departing train completely winded the commuter, who sat gasping on the platform.”

v. to pat a baby's back so they can release gas after eating.

v. to encourage a baby to expel gas from the stomach by patting or stroking their back after feeding.

“It is important to wind the baby after every feed to prevent colic.”

“New parents are often taught various techniques to wind an infant effectively to ensure the child sleeps comfortably.”

British English