Winds

Word WINDS
Character 5
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /wɪndz/

Definitions and meanings of "Winds"

What do we mean by winds?

Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure.

Air artificially put in motion by any force or action.

The ability to breathe easily.

News of an event, especially by hearsay or gossip. (Used with catch, often in the past tense.)

One of the five basic elements in Indian and Japanese models of the Classical elements).

Flatus.

Breath modulated by the respiratory and vocal organs, or by an instrument.

The woodwind section of an orchestra. Occasionally also used to include the brass section.

A direction from which the wind may blow; a point of the compass; especially, one of the cardinal points, which are often called the "four winds".

Types of playing-tile in the game of mah-jongg, named after the four winds.

A disease of sheep, in which the intestines are distended with air, or rather affected with a violent inflammation. It occurs immediately after shearing.

Mere breath or talk; empty effort; idle words.

A bird, the dotterel.

The region of the solar plexus, where a blow may paralyze the diaphragm and cause temporary loss of breath or other injury.

To disappear, unable to be found Urban Dictionary

On the run; hiding from the law Urban Dictionary

Out of breath. Urban Dictionary

The third element used to summon Captain Planet. Urban Dictionary

Breathing hard, and having a shortness of breath after hitting a vape that contains a high nicotine content. Urban Dictionary

1. To be out of physical shape or not in good condition. To feel light-headed and slight pain. e.g He got winded from that punch 2. A way of dancing 3. A fart e.g He broke wind 4. A rush of air created by warm air rising and cold air rushing in to takes its place. 5.To use a twisting motion which in turn has a wheel used as a simple machine in order to achieve some task which prepares the object containing the object to be twisted. e.g I'm going to wind up the toy. Urban Dictionary

1. caught off guard 2. the feeling you get after being blown by the wind Urban Dictionary

A phenomenon caused by trees sneezing Urban Dictionary

A way of dancing...cominf from the islands....TRINIDAD in particularly. It is basically jiration of the hips and butt. Urban Dictionary

Winding is a dance craze that is basically Newark theme dance. (NOT New York, NEWARK). It involves putting your "Bad" hand, (a.k.a., im a lefty, so my bad hand is my right) behind your back, on your hip, on your chest, or on your stomach. Many people agree that Winding is actually a form of Krumping}. When you wind, or "Kake", as it is called when a boy and girl face off, your hips move in a smooth, un-rigid motion. In 2006, white, female singer, Gwen Stefani, released the song "Wind It Up". Even though a California girl should be rapping about Krumping, the song is now a theme song. Urban Dictionary

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The word "winds" in example sentences

For as the first four seals are distinguished from the three last by the appearance of four horsemen towards the four winds of heaven; so the wars of the first four trumpets are distinguished from those of the three last, by representing these by _four winds_, and the others by _three great woes_. ❋ Isaac Newton (1684)

I. ii.113 (118,9) Oh, when we bring forth weeds,/When our quick winds lie still] The sense is, that man, not agitated by censure, like soil not ventilated by _quick winds_, produces more evil than good. ❋ Samuel Johnson (1746)

As her term winds down, Mrs. Kroes is preparing new sanctions. ❋ Unknown (2009)

We're also going to be watching for critical Supreme Court decisions as the term winds down. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Even as his term winds down, that means this week's rate hike probably won't be his last. ❋ Unknown (2007)

But as his term winds down he's promised to take a hard look at some of these cases. ❋ ITY National Archives (2000)

I'm wondering if that signals any concern that major legislative accomplishments are becoming increasingly elusive as his term winds down. ❋ ITY National Archives (1999)

Ritter has a flurry of judgeships to fill as his term winds down ❋ Unknown (2010)

Where's your boyftiend? [I dunno], in the wind ❋ F.J. (2006)

Once he heard [popo] had a [warrant] [on him], he was in the wind. ❋ Katchoo (2006)

#1: I just [got back] from the gym, man. I am so [winded]. #2: [I see that], can I get you some water? #1: Yeah, that should help me catch my breath. ❋ Octo Dad (2010)

EARTH, FIRE, WIND, WATER, HEART! GO [PLANET]! By your [powers] combined, I am [Captain Planet]! ❋ Captain Planet Summoner (2005)

After hitting Brad’s [Juul] In Mr. [Smith]’s Class I was [winded] af. ❋ Chad Wellington The 3rd (2019)

[All in] [my definition]. ❋ Alan (2004)

1. I was [winded] by the [personal question] she asked me. 2. I felt winded by the strong [gusty] wind while waiting for the bus in the cold. ❋ Jackarmooyolshir (2008)

[Calvin]: What causes wind? Dad: [Trees] [sneezing] Calvin: Really? Dad: No but the truth is much more complicated. **Later** Calvin: Boy the [trees] sure are sneezing today ❋ BillWatterson (2009)

Kelis' [song] ❋ Ashley (2004)

Yo, did you see that bitch and her boy [Kaking]? Hey, do you want to start NJing at [Nicole's] party? I can [Wind] better than you! Jordan started Winding! ❋ Valeviktorio (2006)

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