wind
/wɪnd/
Also a verb
Meaning
A natural current of air moving along the surface of the earth.
A strong wind blew the patio furniture across the lawn during the storm.
The ability to breathe normally, especially during strenuous physical exercise.
The steep uphill sprint knocked the wind right out of the exhausted runner.
Collocations
- strong wind
- gust of wind
- fierce wind
- catch the wind
- lose one's wind
Synonyms
Idioms
get wind of
to hear a rumor or learn about something secret
Reporters will swarm the courthouse if they get wind of the pending indictment.
in the wind
likely to happen or being planned soon
Rumors of massive corporate layoffs have been in the wind for several weeks.