wind

1. wind (noun) — sense 1

Definition: Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure.

Example: The wind blew through her hair as she stood on the deck of the ship.

2. wind (noun) — sense 2

Definition: Air artificially put in motion by any force or action.

Example: the wind of a cannon ball

3. wind (noun) — sense 3

Definition: The ability to breathe easily.

Example: After the second lap he was already out of wind.

4. wind (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound.

Example: Earl Walter winds his bugle horn; / To horſe, to horſe, halloo, halloo! / His fiery courſer ſnuffs the morn, / And thronging ſerfs their Lord purſue.

5. wind (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To cause (someone) to become breathless, as by a blow to the abdomen, or by physical exertion, running, etc.

Example: The boxer was winded during round two.

6. wind (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To cause a baby to bring up wind by patting its back after being fed.