Word: WIND
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Definition of WIND
- Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure.
"As they accelerated onto the motorway, the wind tore the plywood off the car's roof-rack."
- Air artificially put in motion by any force or action.
"the wind of a cannon ball;ย the wind of a bellows"
- The ability to breathe easily.
"After the second lap he was already out of wind."
- To blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound.
- To cause (someone) to become breathless, as by a blow to the abdomen, or by physical exertion, running, etc.
"The boxer was winded during round two."
- To cause a baby to bring up wind by patting its back after being fed.
- The act of winding or turning; a turn; a bend; a twist.
- To turn coils of (a cord or something similar) around something.
"to wind thread on a spool or into a ball"
- To tighten the spring of a clockwork mechanism such as that of a clock.
"Please wind that old-fashioned alarm clock."
- To entwist; to enfold; to encircle.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "wind" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "wind" can significantly improve your writing style."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WIND a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is WIND worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in WIND? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
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- # the wind effect
- # master of wind
- # playing with wind
- # in terms of wind
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