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II . wind1 [wɪnd] VB trans

2. wind Brit (bring up wind):

to wind a baby

I . wind2 <wound, wound> [waɪnd] VB trans

1. wind (wrap around):

wind scarf
wind wool

2. wind (tension a spring):

wind

3. wind (turn):

wind handle

II . wind2 <wound, wound> [waɪnd] VB intr

solar wind N no pl

tail wind N

trade wind N

I . wind back VB trans

wind back film, tape:

wind back

II . wind back VB trans

I . wind down VB trans

1. wind down (lower):

wind down

2. wind down (reduce):

wind down

II . wind down VB intr

1. wind down (become less active):

wind down

2. wind down (relax):

wind down

3. wind down (need rewinding):

wind down clock, spring

wind forward VB trans, intr

wind on VB trans, intr Brit, Aus

wind on PHRVB wind forward

See also wind forward

wind forward VB trans, intr

I . wind up VB trans

2. wind up Brit, Aus (close):

wind up company
wind up activities

3. wind up (raise):

wind up

4. wind up (tension a spring) → remonter

5. wind up (clock):

wind up

6. wind up Brit inf (tease):

wind up

7. wind up Brit, Aus inf (annoy):

wind up

wind energy N no pl

wind generator [ˈwɪndˈdʒenəreɪtəɐ, Am -t̬ɚ] N

wind instrument [ˈwɪnd ˈɪnstrʊmənt] N

wind power N no pl

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
The movement of wind waves can be captured by wave energy devices.
en.wikipedia.org
I can't throw caution to the wind without putting a cagoule on.
www.tv3.ie
These include a system for wind-tunnel testing prototype shapes with fully inflated clincher tires, and the use of thermal imaging to analyze braking performance.
en.wikipedia.org
Although wind power is a popular form of energy generation, the construction of wind farms is not universally welcomed, often for aesthetic reasons.
en.wikipedia.org
This represents a range of wind angles between beam reach and running downwind.
en.wikipedia.org
This character is younger and more svelte than the original version and appears to possess wind-based powers.
en.wikipedia.org
You install a wind turbine or a solar panel, and you'll get carbon-neutral energy.
thetyee.ca
He was associated with hurricane winds and fertilizing rains, and was believed to manifest himself in the form of wind, especially whirlwind.
en.wikipedia.org
The anemometer (wind speed instrument) failed at around 3:10 a.m, with the wind vane (wind direction) destroyed after the cyclone's eye.
en.wikipedia.org
Winds gusted from 6070 miles per hour (95110 km/h), causing minor wind damage.
en.wikipedia.org

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