Wind Definition
wind
- noun
- air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure; "trees bent under the fierce winds"; "when there is no wind, row"; "the radioactivity was being swept upwards by the air current and out into the atmosphere"
- a tendency or force that influences events; "the winds of change"
- breath; "the collision knocked the wind out of him"
- empty rhetoric or insincere or exaggerated talk; "that's a lot of wind"; "don't give me any of that jazz"
- an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job"
- a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by an enclosed column of air that is moved by the breath
- a reflex that expels intestinal gas through the anus
- the act of winding or twisting; "he put the key in the old clock and gave it a good wind"
- verb
- to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course; "the river winds through the hills"; "the path meanders through the vineyards"; "sometimes, the gout wanders through the entire body"
- extend in curves and turns; "The road winds around the lake"; "the path twisted through the forest"
- arrange or or coil around; "roll your hair around your finger"; "Twine the thread around the spool"; "She wrapped her arms around the child"
- catch the scent of; get wind of; "The dog nosed out the drugs"
- coil the spring of (some mechanical device) by turning a stem; "wind your watch"
- form into a wreath
- raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help; "hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car"
"Wind" in song lyrics
See how wind is used in real songs:
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"One win does not equal one wind"
2Mex — Shades of Orange -
"Every since I took my first sip I been gone in the wind"
2Phace f/ Big Moe — P Potion -
"Hump day, Wednesday afternoon, I'm back in the wind"
8Ball and Devius — Ice Cream
Words that rhyme with wind
Usage tips for "wind"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "wind" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for wind to find words that pair well.