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/wɪnd/ 
| singular | wind |
| plural | winds |
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).
Fires spread by strong winds have caused widespread damage.
A large gust of wind swept his hat into the sea.
When he saw his opponent he got the wind up.
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a percussion instrument used by football fans which makes a rattling sound when shaken
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