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noun
- 1. the perceptible natural movement of the air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction: "the wind howled about the building" Similar
- 2. breath as needed in physical exertion, speech, etc., or the power of breathing without difficulty in such situations: "he waited while Jez got his wind back" Similar
verb
- 1. cause (someone) to have difficulty breathing because of exertion or a blow to the stomach: "the fall nearly winded him"
- 2. make (a baby) bring up wind after feeding by patting its back: British "Paddy's wife handed him their six-month-old daughter to be winded"
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WIND definition: 1. a current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt: 2…. Learn more.
1. a. : a natural movement of air of any velocity. especially : the earth's air or the gas surrounding a planet in natural motion horizontally. b. : an artificially produced movement of air. c. : solar wind, stellar wind. 2. a. : a force or agency that carries along or influences : tendency, trend.
Wind definition: air in natural motion, as that moving horizontally at any velocity along the earth's surface. See examples of WIND used in a sentence.
A wind is a current of air that is moving across the earth's surface. There was a strong wind blowing. Then the wind dropped and the surface of the sea was still. The leaves rustled in the wind. During the night a gust of wind had blown the pot over. Synonyms: air, blast, breath, hurricane More Synonyms of wind.
Definitions of wind. noun. air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure. “trees bent under the fierce winds ” “when there is no wind, row” synonyms: air current, current, current of air. see more. noun.
Britannica Dictionary definition of WIND. 1. : a natural movement of air outside. [count] The storm was accompanied by northerly winds. A gusty/light wind rustled the leaves. strong/hard winds. [noncount] The wind is blowing hard. There isn't much wind today. — see also crosswind, downwind, headwind, tailwind, trade wind, upwind, whirlwind. 2.
Wind is the natural movement of air or other gases relative to a planet's surface.
WIND definition: 1. a natural, fast movement of air: 2. gas or air in your stomach that makes you feel…. Learn more.
n. 1. a. Moving air, especially a natural and perceptible movement of air parallel to or along the ground. b. A movement of air generated artificially, as by bellows or a fan. 2. a. The direction from which a movement of air comes: The wind is north-northwest. b.
Aug 14, 2024 · Wind, in climatology, the movement of air relative to the surface of the Earth. Winds play a significant role in determining and controlling climate and weather. A brief treatment of winds follows.
