the perceptible natural movement of the air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction

the wind howled about the building

an easterly wind

gusts of wind

breath as needed in physical exertion, speech, etc., or the power of breathing without difficulty in such situations

he waited while Jez got his wind back

she hit the floor with a thud that knocked the wind out of her

air swallowed while eating or gas generated in the stomach and intestines by digestion

wind instruments, or specifically woodwind instruments, forming a band or a section of an orchestra

these passages are most suitable for wind alone

wind players

cause (someone) to have difficulty breathing because of exertion or a blow to the stomach

the fall nearly winded him

make (a baby) bring up wind after feeding by patting its back

Paddy's wife handed him their six-month-old daughter to be winded

detect the presence of (a person or animal) by scent

the birds could not have seen us or winded us

sound (a bugle or call) by blowing

but scarce again his horn he wound

move in or take a twisting or spiral course

the path wound among olive trees

pass (something) round a thing or person so as to encircle or enfold

he wound a towel around his midriff

make (a clock or other device, typically one operated by clockwork) operate by turning a key or handle

he wound City Hall's clock every day until he retired at the age of 92

she was winding the gramophone

a twist or turn in a course

a single turn made when winding