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

2. wind (tension a spring):

3. wind (turn):

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

trade wind N

I . wind back VB trans

II . wind back VB trans

I . wind down VB trans

1. wind down (lower):

2. wind down (reduce):

II . wind down VB intr

1. wind down (become less active):

2. wind down (relax):

3. wind down (need rewinding):

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

3. wind up (raise):

4. wind up (tension a spring) → remonter

5. wind up (clock):

6. wind up Brit inf (tease):

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

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)

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Trade winds bring abundant rains, occasionally heavy, with most of the precipitation tending to fall at night.
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The cold temperatures and winds of the extreme south preclude heavy forestation.
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Local directional names were used to refer to the winds, eventually giving the wind itself a proper name, irrespective of the observer's position.
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Although a ship in the region reported 40 mph (65 km/h) winds and 14ft m waves, a satellite picture revealed a cloud mass of amorphous quality.
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Its large circulation brought fierce winds to the entire island, damaging 72,605 houses and destroying 28,005 homes.
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What a wonderful tonic to be exposed to bright sunshine, drenching rain, choking dust, dripping fog, rigid air, punishing winds!
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In the remaining months, the south-easterly trade winds are recorded.
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At times, they can grow severe, bringing gusty winds, small hail, and torrential rain, and an occasional tornado.
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The captain said he decided to attempt to sail, but strong winds tore the foresail and the foresail and the mainsail became tangled in the mast.
atlantic.ctvnews.ca
The aircraft landed in strong, gusty winds and touched down hard with its right maingear first.
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