WIND


Meaning of WIND in English

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

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.