Meaning & Definition of word "Wind"

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.