Wind
/wɪnd/
Definitions
- (n.) A natural movement of the air, especially in the atmosphere.
The wind blew strongly through the trees.
- (v.) To turn or twist something around an axis or object.
She wound the string around the spool.
- (v.) To move in a curving or twisting course.
The river winds through the valley.
Forms
- winding
- winde
- winds
- wound
Related terms
Commentary
Beware of differing pronunciations and meanings of 'wind' as noun and verb in legal drafting.
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