Pronunciation: /wɪnd/
noun a natural movement of the air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction
A1 The wind blew my hat off.
A2 She loves to feel the wind in her hair as she rides her bike.
B1 The strong wind caused the trees to sway back and forth.
B2 Sailing in windy conditions can be both exciting and challenging.
C1 The wind speed is expected to reach up to 30 miles per hour tomorrow.
C2 The wind turbines generate electricity by harnessing the power of the wind.
verb to cause (someone) to have difficulty breathing because of exertion or a blow to the stomach
A1 The wind blows through the trees.
A2 She winds the clock every night before bed.
B1 The hiker had to wind their way through the narrow mountain path.
B2 He carefully winds the rope around the pulley.
C1 The dancer gracefully winds across the stage, captivating the audience.
C2 The artist's brush seems to wind effortlessly across the canvas, creating a masterpiece.
formal The strong wind caused damage to several buildings in the area.
informal I love going for a walk when there's a nice breeze in the wind.
slang I heard there's a wicked wind storm coming our way tonight.
figurative His words were like a gentle wind, calming the situation.
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