Definition of wind

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Wind (n.) Power of respiration; breath.

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Insinuate :: Insinuate (v. t.) To introduce gently or slowly, as by a winding or narrow passage, or a gentle, persistent movement..
Blow :: Blow (v. i.) To produce a current of air; to move, as air, esp. to move rapidly or with power; as, the wind blows..
Polar :: Polar (a.) Of or pertaining to one of the poles of the earth, or of a sphere; situated near, or proceeding from, one of the poles; as, polar regions; polar seas; polar winds..
Loof :: Loof (n.) Formerly, some appurtenance of a vessel which was used in changing her course; -- probably a large paddle put over the lee bow to help bring her head nearer to the wind..
Ructation :: Ructation (n.) The act of belching wind.
Banshie :: Banshie (n.) A supernatural being supposed by the Irish and Scotch peasantry to warn a family of the speedy death of one of its members, by wailing or singing in a mournful voice under the windows of the house..
Windle :: Windle (n.) The redwing.
Whip :: Whip (v. t.) One of the arms or frames of a windmill, on which the sails are spread..
Seaworthiness :: Seaworthiness (n.) The state or quality of being seaworthy, or able to resist the ordinary violence of wind and weather..
Winding :: Winding (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Win.
Dwindle :: Dwindle (v. t.) To make less; to bring low.
Skylight :: Skylight (n.) A window placed in the roof of a building, in the ceiling of a room, or in the deck of a ship, for the admission of light from above..
Stay :: Stay (v. i.) To tack, as a vessel, so that the other side of the vessel shall be presented to the wind..
Bay Window :: Bay window () A window forming a bay or recess in a room, and projecting outward from the wall, either in a rectangular, polygonal, or semicircular form; -- often corruptly called a bow window..
Velocity :: Velocity (n.) Quickness of motion; swiftness; speed; celerity; rapidity; as, the velocity of wind; the velocity of a planet or comet in its orbit or course; the velocity of a cannon ball; the velocity of light..
Splay :: Splay (v. t.) To turn on one side; to render oblique; to slope or slant, as the side of a door, window, etc..
Windy :: Windy (superl.) Next the wind; windward.
Flyer :: Flyer (n.) The fan wheel that rotates the cap of a windmill as the wind veers.
Bang :: Bang (v. i.) To make a loud noise, as if with a blow or succession of blows; as, the window blind banged and waked me; he was banging on the piano..
Winder :: Winder (n.) One in a flight of steps which are curved in plan, so that each tread is broader at one end than at the other; -- distinguished from flyer..
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