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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Windy :: Windy (superl.) Tempestuous; boisterous; as, windy weather..
Notus :: Notus (n.) The south wind.
Curl :: Curl (v.) A ringlet, especially of hair; anything of a spiral or winding form..
Freshly :: Freshly (adv.) In a fresh manner; vigorously; newly, recently; brightly; briskly; coolly; as, freshly gathered; freshly painted; the wind blows freshly..
Bitts :: Bitts (n. pl.) A frame of two strong timbers fixed perpendicularly in the fore part of a ship, on which to fasten the cables as the ship rides at anchor, or in warping. Other bitts are used for belaying (belaying bitts), for sustaining the windlass (carrick bitts, winch bitts, or windlass bitts), to hold the pawls of the windlass (pawl bitts) etc..
Whirlwind :: Whirlwind (n.) Fig.: A body of objects sweeping violently onward.
Beat :: Beat (v. i.) To make progress against the wind, by sailing in a zigzag line or traverse..
Exposition :: Exposition (n.) Situation or position with reference to direction of view or accessibility to influence of sun, wind, etc.; exposure; as, an easterly exposition; an exposition to the sun..
Tracheitis :: Tracheitis (n.) Inflammation of the trachea, or windpipe..
Kestrel :: Kestrel (n.) A small, slender European hawk (Falco alaudarius), allied to the sparrow hawk. Its color is reddish fawn, streaked and spotted with white and black. Also called windhover and stannel. The name is also applied to other allied species..
Shutter :: Shutter (n.) A movable cover or screen for a window, designed to shut out the light, to obstruct the view, or to be of some strength as a defense; a blind..
Levanter :: Levanter (n.) A strong easterly wind peculiar to the Mediterranean.
Fill :: Fill (a.) To press and dilate, as a sail; as, the wind filled the sails..
Wind :: Wind (v. t.) To entwist; to infold; to encircle.
Southwester :: Southwester (n.) A storm, gale, or strong wind from the southwest..
Frontal :: Frontal (n.) A little pediment over a door or window.
Austromancy :: Austromancy (n.) Soothsaying, or prediction of events, from observation of the winds..
Northeaster :: Northeaster (n.) A storm, strong wind, or gale, coming from the northeast..
Windrow :: Windrow (v. t.) To arrange in lines or windrows, as hay when newly made..
Serpent :: Serpent (n.) A bass wind instrument, of a loud and coarse tone, formerly much used in military bands, and sometimes introduced into the orchestra; -- so called from its form..
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