n.
Pronunciation: ' wind
Function: transitive verb
Date: 15th century
1 : to detect or follow by scent
2 : to expose to the air or wind : dry by exposing to air
3 : to make short of breath
4 : to regulate the wind supply of (an organ pipe)
5 : to rest (as a horse) in order to allow the breath to be recovered
intransitive verb
1 : to scent game
2 dialect : to pause for breath