WIND
/ΛwaΙͺnd/
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Scrabble
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WWF
W(4) I(1) N(1) D(2)
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Definition
/ΛwaΙͺnd/
noun
- Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure.“As they accelerated onto the motorway, the wind tore the plywood off the car's roof-rack.”
- Air artificially put in motion by any force or action.“the wind of a cannon ball;Β the wind of a bellows”
- The ability to breathe easily.“After the second lap he was already out of wind.”
verb
- To blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound.
- To cause (someone) to become breathless, as by a blow to the abdomen, or by physical exertion, running, etc.“The boxer was winded during round two.”
- To cause a baby to bring up wind by patting its back after being fed.
Source: Wiktionary
