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Definition wind in British English

wind noun

noun
/wɪnd/

▪ biting, bitter, blustery, gusty, high, howling, strong

1

a natural current of air that moves fast enough for you to feel it

Example

A cold wind blew and the rain fell in torrents.

Example

We'll head back to the shore if the wind picks up (=gets stronger).

Example

The helicopter can't reach them until the wind drops (=becomes less strong).

Example

Fires spread by strong winds have caused widespread damage.

Example

A large gust of wind swept his hat into the sea.

Synonyms and related words
airstream berg wind breeze
2

the air in your lungs

Example

The heavy blow knocked the wind out of him.

3

gas produced in your stomach that makes you feel uncomfortable. The American word is gas.

Synonyms and related words
belch belch blow off
Definition wind in British English

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a breath of (phrase) a straw in the wind (phrase) berg wind (noun) break wind (phrase) get the wind up (phrase) get wind of something (phrase) ill wind (noun) in the wind (phrase) it’s an ill wind (that blows nobody any good) (phrase) knock the out of someone (phrase) prevailing wind (noun) put the wind up someone (phrase) second wind (noun) stiff (phrase) take the wind out of someone’s sails (phrase) the wind section (noun) caution to the wind(s) (phrase) trade wind (noun) someone around your little finger (phrase) whistling in the wind (phrase) wind (verb) wind (verb) wind (noun) wind (noun) wind chill (noun) wind chill factor (noun) wind chimes (noun) wind down (phrasal verb) wind farm (noun) wind instrument (noun) wind tunnel (noun) wind turbine (noun) wind up (phrasal verb) wind up (noun) wind-blown (adjective) wind-down (noun) wind-up (noun) wind-up (adjective)