Wind: meaning, definitions and examples

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wind

[ wɪnd ]

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weather

The natural movement of air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction.

Synonyms

breeze, draft, gust

Examples of usage

The wind was strong, making it difficult to walk.
We could hear the howling wind outside.

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sailing

The action of sailing a ship or boat directly against the wind.

Synonyms

headwind, upwind

Examples of usage

The sailors had to tack into the wind to make progress.

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coil

To wrap or twist something around a particular object or part.

Synonyms

coil, twist

Examples of usage

She winded the string around the spool.
He winded the hose around the reel.

Translations

Translations of the word "wind" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vento

🇮🇳 हवा

🇩🇪 Wind

🇮🇩 angin

🇺🇦 вітер

🇵🇱 wiatr

🇯🇵 風 (かぜ)

🇫🇷 vent

🇪🇸 viento

🇹🇷 rüzgar

🇰🇷 바람

🇸🇦 رياح

🇨🇿 vítr

🇸🇰 vietor

🇨🇳 风 (fēng)

🇸🇮 veter

🇮🇸 vindur

🇰🇿 жел

🇬🇪 ქარი

🇦🇿 külək

🇲🇽 viento

Word origin

The word 'wind' has Old English origins, with its earliest recorded use dating back to around the 9th century. It is related to the Old High German 'wint' and Old Norse 'vindr.' The concept of wind has always been integral to human civilization, influencing everything from navigation to weather patterns. The word has evolved over time to represent not just the natural phenomenon of air movement, but also actions such as coiling or twisting.