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winds

The correct spelling is winds.

How to pronounce winds

noun

IPA: /wɪndz/

Say it like: Win-ds

The correct spelling is winds. Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure. For example: "As they accelerated onto the motorway, the wind tore the plywood off the car's roof-rack."

Usage Examples

As they accelerated onto the motorway, the wind tore the plywood off the car's roof-rack.

the wind of a cannon ball;  the wind of a bellows

After the second lap he was already out of wind.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure.
  2. 2.Air artificially put in motion by any force or action.
  3. 3.The ability to breathe easily.
  4. 4.News of an event, especially by hearsay or gossip. (Used with catch, often in the past tense.)
  5. 5.One of the five basic elements in Indian and Japanese models of the Classical elements).

verb

  1. 1.To blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound.
  2. 2.To cause (someone) to become breathless, as by a blow to the abdomen, or by physical exertion, running, etc.
  3. 3.To cause a baby to bring up wind by patting its back after being fed.
  4. 4.To turn a boat or ship around, so that the wind strikes it on the opposite side.
  5. 5.To expose to the wind; to winnow; to ventilate.

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