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/wɪnd/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The perceptible natural movement of the air, especially in the form of a current of a certain velocity.
The wind blew so strongly that it knocked over the trash cans.
A movement of air with a speed of at least one mile per hour.
The gentle wind made the warm day feel cooler.
A visible breeze or draft.
The wind rustled the leaves in the trees.
verb
To turn or twist something in a circular motion.
She had to wind the string around the spool carefully.
To cause (a clock or mechanical device) to operate by turning a winding mechanism.
He forgot to wind his watch, and it stopped working.
To move in a twisting or spiral course.
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.
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Slang Meanings
To talk at length, often in a dull or tedious way.
Stop winding; we get it already!
To deceive someone.
He wound me up with his lies.