Meaning & use

wind

noun·Everyday

The natural movement of air, especially a noticeable current flowing across the earth's surface.

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A strong wind knocked over several tents at the campsite.

The sailors adjusted the sails to catch the wind and speed up the boat.

A note on using this word

As a verb (pronounced differently, rhyming with 'find'), wind means to turn or twist something, or to follow a curving path.

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Another way to use it

2. verb

To turn or twist something repeatedly, or to follow a curving, twisting course.

The path winds through the forest before reaching the waterfall.

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