wind
/ˈwɪnd/ noun A1- Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure. · The wind blew through her hair as she stood on the deck of the ship.· As they accelerated onto the motorway, the wind tore the plywood off the car's roof-rack.
- Air artificially put in motion by any force or action. · the wind of a cannon ball· the wind of a bellows
- The ability to breathe easily. · After the second lap he was already out of wind.· The fall knocked the wind out of him.
- News of an event, especially by hearsay or gossip. · to catch wind of something· Steve caught wind of Martha's dalliance with his best friend.
- A tendency or trend. · the wind of change
- One of the four elements of the ancient Greeks and Romans; air.
- One of the five basic elements in Indian and Japanese models of the Classical elements.
- Flatus. · to pass wind
Plural winds
Phrasal verbs and expressions
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## The North Wind and the Sun
THE NORTH WIND and the Sun disputed as to which was the most powerful, and agreed that he should be declared the victor who could first strip a wayfaring man of his clothes.
The North Wind first tried his power and blew with all his might, but the keener his blasts, the closer the Traveler wrapped his cloak around him, until at last, resigning all hope of victory, the Wind called upon the Sun to see what he could do.
The Sea, assuming the form of a woman, replied to him: “Blame not me, my good sir, but the winds, for I am by my own nature as calm and firm even as this earth; but the winds suddenly falling on me create these waves, and lash me into fury.”
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