Meaning & Definition of word "Wind"

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    Wind

    /wɪnd/

    noun:

    • 1. The perceptible natural movement of the air, especially in the form of a current of a certain velocity.
      • Example: The wind blew so strongly that it knocked over the trash cans.
    • 2. A movement of air with a speed of at least one mile per hour.
      • Example: The gentle wind made the warm day feel cooler.
    • 3. A visible breeze or draft.
      • Example: The wind rustled the leaves in the trees.

    verb:

    • 1. To turn or twist something in a circular motion.
      • Example: She had to wind the string around the spool carefully.
    • 2. To cause (a clock or mechanical device) to operate by turning a winding mechanism.
      • Example: He forgot to wind his watch, and it stopped working.
    • 3. To move in a twisting or spiral course.
      • Example: The path winds through the forest, making it a scenic route.

    Etymology

    Old English 'wind', from Proto-Germanic 'windaz', from Proto-Indo-European root 'we-'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    wind down:

    To relax after a period of activity.

    full of hot air:

    Talking nonsense or exaggerating.

    wind in someone's sails:

    To give someone a boost or encouragement.

    Related Words

    breeze:

    A gentle wind.

    storm:

    A disturbance in the atmosphere.

    Slang Meanings of wind

    Meaning: To talk at length, often in a dull or tedious way.

    Example Sentence: Stop winding; we get it already!

    Meaning: To deceive someone.

    Example Sentence: He wound me up with his lies.