winde

Noun

wind (countable and uncountable, plural winds)

1. 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.
2. Air artificially put in motion by any force or action.
   • the wind of a cannon ball
3. The ability to breathe easily.
   • After the second lap he was already out of wind.
4. (figuratively) News of an event, especially by hearsay or gossip.
   • to catch wind of something
5. (figuratively) A tendency or trend.
   • the wind of change
6. One of the four elements of the ancient Greeks and Romans; air.

   Synonyms:

   breeze

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