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Definition woodwind in American English

woodwind noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈwʊdˌwɪnd/
1

musical instruments mainly made of wood that you play by blowing into them. Woodwind instruments include the flute, clarinet, and bassoon.

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1.1

belonging to this type of instrument, or using a musical instrument of this type

Example

the orchestra's woodwind section

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Definition woodwind in American English