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Meaning ofwindin English

wind

uk//wɪnd//

Pluralwinds
Past Tensewound
Past Participlewound
Participle Verbwinding
Third Person Singularwinds

Definitions

Noun
1. movement of air; atmospheric flow
2. gas released from the body; embarrassing
3. sound produced by breathing; vocalizing
  The singer's wind was weak after performing the difficult song.
4. woodwind instruments in an orchestra
  The orchestra features a variety of wind instruments in the concert.
5. a direction on the compass; cardinal point
  The ship sailed to the east wind.
6. a turn; twist or bend
  The road took a sharp wind around the mountain.
Verb
1. to travel in a non-straight path
  The hikers had to wind through the dense forest to reach the campsite.
2. to blow air through an instrument
  The musician learned to wind the flute to produce a clear and sweet sound.
3. to leave someone breathless; exhausted
  The intense workout wound me, leaving me winded and tired.
4. to expose or ventilate with air; winnow
  The farmer decided to wind the grain to separate the chaff from the wheat.
5. to rest or recover breath (for horses, etc.)
  The horse needed to wind after running the long distance.

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