See Also: East Wind, Easterly Wind - Sailing(gambling)
West Wind, Westerly Wind. - Sailing(gambling)
North Wind, Northerly Wind - Sailing(gambling)
South Wind, Southerly Wind - Sailing(gambling)
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wind verb2. . LME.
[from WIND noun1.]
a. verb trans. Perceive (an animal, person, etc.) by the scent conveyed by the wind; fig. detect as by scenting, get wind of. LME.
b. verb intrans. Of an animal: sniff in order to scent or on scenting something. LME.
a. verb trans. Expose to the wind or air; air; dry or taint by such exposure. Now dial. LME.
b. verb intrans. Become tainted by exposure to air. dial. M19.
verb trans. & intrans. Sound or blow (a wind instrument, esp. a horn); blow (a blast or note) on a wind instrument, esp. a horn. L16.
verb trans. Deprive of wind or breath by exertion or a blow, put out of breath. Also, renew the wind of by rest. E19.
B. England Ansell had crashed down with such force that he was winded. J. Cheever The climb up the stairs winded him.
verb trans. Cause (a baby) to bring up wind after feeding. M20.