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/wɪnd/ 
| singular | wind |
| plural | winds |
- 1[countable/uncountable]
a natural current of air that moves fast enough for you to feel itA cold wind blew and the rain fell in torrents.
We’ll head back to the shore if the wind picks up (=gets stronger).
The helicopter can’t reach them until the wind drops (=becomes less strong).
a light/strong wind:Fires spread by strong winds have caused widespread damage.
a gust of wind (=a short strong wind):A large gust of wind swept his hat into the sea.
phrases
break wind
get wind of something
informalget the wind up
informalto become nervous or frightenedWhen he saw his opponent he got the wind up.
go where the wind blows
in the wind
see which way the wind blows/is blowing
take the wind out of someone’s sails
winds of change
mainly journalism
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