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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Tax :: Tax (n.) Especially, the sum laid upon specific things, as upon polls, lands, houses, income, etc.; as, a land tax; a window tax; a tax on carriages, and the like..
Flyer :: Flyer (n.) The fan wheel that rotates the cap of a windmill as the wind veers.
Bronchotomy :: Bronchotomy (n.) An incision into the windpipe or larynx, including the operations of tracheotomy and laryngotomy..
Sash :: Sash (n.) The framing in which the panes of glass are set in a glazed window or door, including the narrow bars between the panes..
Eglomerate :: Eglomerate (v. t.) To unwind, as a thread from a ball..
Newel :: Newel (n.) The upright post about which the steps of a circular staircase wind; hence, in stairs having straight flights, the principal post at the foot of a staircase, or the secondary ones at the landings. See Hollow newel, under Hollow..
Wind :: Wind (v. t.) To rest, as a horse, in order to allow the breath to be recovered; to breathe..
Unclue :: Unclue (v. t.) To unwind; to untangle.
Wind :: Wind (v. t.) To expose to the wind; to winnow; to ventilate.
Windless :: Windless (a.) Having no wind; calm.
Windtight :: Windtight (a.) So tight as to prevent the passing through of wind.
Flatulent :: Flatulent (a.) Generating, or tending to generate, wind in the stomach..
Windstorm :: Windstorm (n.) A storm characterized by high wind with little or no rain.
Hurricane :: Hurricane (n.) A violent storm, characterized by extreme fury and sudden changes of the wind, and generally accompanied by rain, thunder, and lightning; -- especially prevalent in the East and West Indies. Also used figuratively..
Dummy :: Dummy (n.) An imitation or copy of something, to be used as a substitute; a model; a lay figure; as, a figure on which clothing is exhibited in shop windows; a blank paper copy used to show the size of the future book, etc..
Winding :: Winding (n.) A line- or ribbon-shaped material (as wire, string, or bandaging) wound around an object; as, the windings (conducting wires) wound around the armature of an electric motor or generator..
Molendinarious :: Molendinarious (a.) Resembling the sails of a windmill.
Fenestral :: Fenestral (a.) Pertaining to a window or to windows.
Shroud :: Shroud (n.) To cover with a shroud; especially, to inclose in a winding sheet; to dress for the grave..
Marline :: Marline (v.) A small line composed of two strands a little twisted, used for winding around ropes and cables, to prevent their being weakened by fretting..
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