curl vs wind

curl

noun
  • A spin making the trajectory of an object curve. 

  • Movement of a moving rock away from a straight line. 

  • {{ux|en|The curl of the vector field ⃑F(x,y,z) is the vector field operatorname curl,⃑F≡⃑∇⨯⃑F=((∂F_z)/(∂y)-(∂F_y)/(∂z),(∂F_x)/(∂z)-(∂F_z)/(∂x),(∂F_y)/(∂x)-(∂F_x)/(∂y)).}} 

  • The vector operator, denoted rm curl; or ⃑∇⨯⃑(·), that generates this field. 

  • Any exercise performed by bending the arm, wrist, or leg on the exertion against resistance, especially those that train the biceps. 

  • A curved stroke or shape. 

  • Any of various diseases of plants causing the leaves or shoots to curl up; often specifically the potato curl. 

  • A pattern where the receiver appears to be running a fly pattern but after a set number of steps or yards quickly stops and turns around, looking for a pass. 

  • The vector field denoting the rotationality of a given vector field. 

  • The contrasting light and dark figure seen in wood used for stringed instrument making; the flame. 

  • A curving piece or lock of hair; a ringlet. 

verb
  • To cause to move in a curve. 

  • To shape (the brim of a hat) into a curve. 

  • To move in curves. 

  • To take part in the sport of curling. 

  • To twist or form (the hair, etc.) into ringlets. 

  • To exercise by bending the arm, wrist, or leg on the exertion against resistance, especially of the biceps. 

  • To make into a curl or spiral. 

  • To assume the shape of a curl or spiral. 

  • To deck with, or as if with, curls; to ornament. 

  • To raise in waves or undulations; to ripple. 

wind

noun
  • The act of winding or turning; a turn; a bend; a twist. 

  • Flatus. 

  • Breath modulated by the respiratory and vocal organs, or by an instrument. 

  • News of an event, especially by hearsay or gossip. (Used with catch, often in the past tense.) 

  • The region of the solar plexus, where a blow may paralyze the diaphragm and cause temporary loss of breath or other injury. 

  • The ability to breathe easily. 

  • Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure. 

  • The woodwind section of an orchestra. Occasionally also used to include the brass section. 

  • A direction from which the wind may blow; a point of the compass; especially, one of the cardinal points, which are often called the "four winds". 

  • One of the five basic elements in Indian and Japanese models of the Classical elements. 

  • Types of playing-tile in the game of mah-jongg, named after the four winds. 

  • Mere breath or talk; empty effort; idle words. 

  • Air artificially put in motion by any force or action. 

  • A bird, the dotterel. 

  • A disease of sheep, in which the intestines are distended with air, or rather affected with a violent inflammation. It occurs immediately after shearing. 

verb
  • To rest (a horse, etc.) in order to allow the breath to be recovered; to breathe. 

  • To perceive or follow by scent. 

  • To turn a boat or ship around, so that the wind strikes it on the opposite side. 

  • To entwist; to enfold; to encircle. 

  • To cause a baby to bring up wind by patting its back after being fed. 

  • To cause to move by exerting a winding force; to haul or hoist, as by a winch. 

  • To turn coils of (a cord or something similar) around something. 

  • To have complete control over; to turn and bend at one's pleasure; to vary or alter or will; to regulate; to govern. 

  • To introduce by insinuation; to insinuate. 

  • To blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound. 

  • To tighten the spring of a clockwork mechanism such as that of a clock. 

  • To travel in a way that is not straight. 

  • To cover or surround with something coiled about. 

  • To turn (a ship) around, end for end. 

  • To expose to the wind; to winnow; to ventilate. 

  • To turn a windmill so that its sails face into the wind. 

  • To cause (someone) to become breathless, as by a blow to the abdomen, or by physical exertion, running, etc. 

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