Definition of wind

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Wind (v. t.) To cover or surround with something coiled about; as, to wind a rope with twine..

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Winding :: Winding (a.) Twisting from a direct line or an even surface; circuitous.
Boyau :: Boyau (n.) A winding or zigzag trench forming a path or communication from one siegework to another, to a magazine, etc..
Anemone :: Anemone (n.) A genus of plants of the Ranunculus or Crowfoot family; windflower. Some of the species are cultivated in gardens.
Wind :: Wind (n.) 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..
Blustering :: Blustering (a.) Exhibiting noisy violence, as the wind; stormy; tumultuous..
Blow :: Blow (v. i.) To be carried or moved by the wind; as, the dust blows in from the street..
Shawm :: Shawm (n.) A wind instrument of music, formerly in use, supposed to have resembled either the clarinet or the hautboy in form..
Flatulent :: Flatulent (a.) Affected with flatus or gases generated in the alimentary canal; windy.
Fleet :: Fleet (v. t.) To cause to slip down the barrel of a capstan or windlass, as a rope or chain..
Scant :: Scant (v. i.) To fail, or become less; to scantle; as, the wind scants..
Insinuate :: Insinuate (v. t.) To introduce gently or slowly, as by a winding or narrow passage, or a gentle, persistent movement..
Winding :: Winding (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Win.
Aeolian :: Aeolian (a.) Pertaining to Aeolus, the mythic god of the winds; pertaining to, or produced by, the wind; aerial..
Serve :: Serve (v. t.) To wind spun yarn, or the like, tightly around (a rope or cable, etc.) so as to protect it from chafing or from the weather. See under Serving..
Casing :: Casing (n.) An inclosing frame; esp. the framework around a door or a window. See Case, n., 4..
Quern :: Quern (n.) A mill for grinding grain, the upper stone of which was turned by hand; -- used before the invention of windmills and watermills..
Auster :: Auster (n.) The south wind.
Windrowed :: Windrowed (imp. & p. p.) of Windro.
Gusty :: Gusty (a.) Subject to, or characterized by, gusts or squalls; windy; stormy; tempestuous..
Flurry :: Flurry (n.) A light shower or snowfall accompanied with wind.
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