wind
wind (noun) synonyms
wind definitions
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Flatus.
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Breath modulated by the respiratory and vocal organs, or by an instrument.
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News of an event, especially by hearsay or gossip. (Used with catch, often in the past tense.)
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The region of the solar plexus, where a blow may paralyze the diaphragm and cause temporary loss of breath or other injury.
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The ability to breathe easily.
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Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure.
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The woodwind section of an orchestra. Occasionally also used to include the brass section.
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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".
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The act of winding or turning; a turn; a bend; a twist.
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One of the five basic elements in Indian and Japanese models of the Classical elements.
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Types of playing-tile in the game of mah-jongg, named after the four winds.
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Mere breath or talk; empty effort; idle words.
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Air artificially put in motion by any force or action.
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A bird, the dotterel.
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A disease of sheep, in which the intestines are distended with air, or rather affected with a violent inflammation. It occurs immediately after shearing.