Wind
Meanings and phrases
wind
- air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure; air current; current of air
- a tendency or force that influences events
- breath
- a reflex that expels intestinal gas through the anus; fart; farting; flatus; breaking wind
- an indication of potential opportunity; tip; lead; steer; confidential information; hint
- empty rhetoric or insincere or exaggerated talk; malarkey; malarky; idle words; jazz; nothingness
- the act of winding or twisting; winding; twist
- a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by an enclosed column of air that is moved by the breath; wind instrument
wind
- to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course; weave; thread; meander; wander
- extend in curves and turns; twist; curve
- arrange or or coil around; wrap; roll; twine
- raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help; hoist; lift
- catch the scent of; get wind of; scent; nose
- coil the spring of (some mechanical device) by turning a stem; wind up
- form into a wreath; wreathe
Wind Cave National Park
- a national park in South Dakota featuring bison herds and limestone caverns
adv.
- in the direction opposite to the direction the wind is blowing; upwind; into the wind
n.
- winds blowing from west to east and lying above the trade winds in the tropics; antitrade
n.
- a chronic emphysema of the horse that causes difficult expiration and heaving of the flanks; heaves
v.
- get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally; learn; hear; get word; pick up; find out; get a line; discover; see
n.
- a very strong wind
- The weather turned to cold rain pushed by a high wind.
- Plate anemometers have been used to trigger high wind alarms on bridges.
- Not much high wind.
adv.
- in the direction opposite to the direction the wind is blowing; upwind; against the wind
n.
- a toy consisting of vanes of colored paper or plastic that is pinned to a stick and spins when it is pointed into the wind; pinwheel
n.
- the predominant wind direction
- The average temperature is –7.2 °C, the prevailing wind direction is southeast.
- As Florence lacks a prevailing wind, summer temperatures are higher than along the coast.
- In most cases, it is useful to have the beds positioned against the prevailing wind direction.
n.
- renewed energy or strength to continue an undertaking
- the return of relatively easy breathing after initial exhaustion during continuous exertion
n.
- a stream of protons moving radially from the sun
- The high speed solar wind arises mainly from these regions.
- India has abundant potential solar wind, hydro and biomass power.
- Coronal streamers are considered to be sources of the slow solar wind.
n.
- a decorative arrangement of pieces of metal or glass or pottery that hang together loosely so the wind can cause them to tinkle; wind chime
n.
- a decorative arrangement of pieces of metal or glass or pottery that hang together loosely so the wind can cause them to tinkle; wind bell
n.
- a truncated cloth cone mounted on a mast; used (e.g., at airports) to show the direction of the wind; windsock; wind sock; sock; air sock; air-sleeve; wind sleeve; drogue
n.
- a power plant that uses wind turbines to generate electricity; wind farm; wind park
n.
- exposure to the wind (as the exposed part of a vessel's hull which is responsible for wind resistance); windage
n.
- a power plant that uses wind turbines to generate electricity; wind park; wind energy facility
- It has a wind farm called Alltwalis Wind Farm.
- Aralvaimozhi is near the Muppandal wind farm.
- The wind farm has a capacity of 75 megawatts of electricity.
n.
- a harp having strings tuned in unison; they sound when wind passes over them; aeolian harp; aeolian lyre
n.
- a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by an enclosed column of air that is moved by the breath; wind
- Didgeridoo – The didgeridoo is a wind instrument of northern Australia.
- Didgeridoo The didgeridoo (; also spelt didjeridu) is a wind instrument.
- In cello playing, the bow is much like the breath of a wind instrument player.
n.
- a power plant that uses wind turbines to generate electricity; wind farm; wind energy facility
n.
- California wild poppy with bright red flowers; flaming poppy; Stylomecon heterophyllum; Papaver heterophyllum
n.
- power derived from the wind (as by windmills); wind generation
- Alberta has 1491 megawatts of wind power capacity.
- For example, Biolan operates its own wind power plant.
- Production of wind power does not release any pollutants.
n.
- an international scale of wind force from 0 (calm air) to 12 (hurricane); Beaufort scale
- Two of these strengthened into major hurricanes, which are Category 3 or higher on the Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale.
- At 1200 UTC on September 28, Nadine re-strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane on the Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale.
- This evidence was the basis of Bonnie's upgrade to a Category 1 on the Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale at 1800 UTC on June 25.
n.
- a truncated cloth cone mounted on a mast; used (e.g., at airports) to show the direction of the wind; windsock; wind sock; sock; air sock; air-sleeve; wind cone; drogue
n.
- a truncated cloth cone mounted on a mast; used (e.g., at airports) to show the direction of the wind; windsock; sock; air sock; air-sleeve; wind sleeve; wind cone; drogue
n.
- a structure resembling a tunnel where air is blown at known velocities for testing parts of aircraft
- He set up the country's first supersonic wind tunnel at IISc.
- A wooden model was tested in early 1938 in the wind tunnel in Paris.
- The A2 was extremely aerodynamic and was designed around a wind tunnel.
n.
- a turbine that is driven by the wind
- A small wind turbine can be installed on a roof.
- A wind turbine can also be easily and quickly dismantled.
- , a wind turbine may cost around $1 million per megawatt.
v.
- finally be or do something; finish up; land up; fetch up; end up; finish
- stimulate sexually; arouse; sex; excite; turn on
- give a preliminary swing to the arm pitching
- coil the spring of (some mechanical device) by turning a stem; wind
- Kip arrives afterwards and the two wind up having sex.
- Its 18 foot drum could wind up to 1,554 feet.
- We'd just get drunk and wind up screaming at each other.
n.
- mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind; weathervane; weather vane; vane
E.g.
- Strong wind shear caused the storm to weaken again.
- The storm continued to weakening due to strong wind shear.
- Harvey remained disorganized due to persistent wind shear.
E.g.
- Installation of new wind turbines can be controversial.
- This stage is for 15 wind turbines, producing up to 45 MW.
- Germany is the leading producer of wind turbines in the world.
E.g.
- The higher the wind speed the faster the flash.
- Tampa recorded a 5-minute sustained wind speed of on July 31.
- This is 10 times faster than the next-highest-measured wind speed.
E.g.
- The following is an incomplete list of wind farms.
- Wind energy is generated by local wind farms.
- Just as in Texas, the construction of new wind farms is transmission line limited.
E.g.
- The station is dimensioned to tolerate temperatures down to and wind speeds of .
- Intensity estimates around that time indicated sustained wind speeds of 70 mph (110 km/h).
- It is located in an area that enjoys reliably high average wind speeds for much of the year.
E.g.
- These figures included components for the wind energy sector.
- The wind energy project would power 5,000 homes on Staten Island.
- Prospects for Italian wind energy beyond 2016 are very uncertain.
E.g.
- On Okinoerabujima, wind gusts were measured up to .
- The aircraft took off in heavy rain and wind gusts of .
- In Tequesta, wind gusts were estimated to have reached .
E.g.
- The match was played in strong wind & heavy rain.
- The storm continued to weakening due to strong wind shear.
- Madi started losing all its convection to the strong wind shear.
E.g.
- carbon capture and storage, bioenergy and offshore wind power.
- The first of the two ships, is servicing the Gemini offshore wind farm.
- More recently, it has become a centre for shipping offshore wind turbines.
E.g.
- The air temperature was , but the wind chill was .
- Episodes of extreme cold and wind can occur with wind chill values < .
- Air temperature was -9°F (-23°C), but the wind chill was -59°F (-51°C).
E.g.
- The vertical wind shear near Kai-tak had weakened dramatically.
- The disturbance was also located under low vertical wind shear.
- Intensification was almost difficult due to moderate vertical wind shear.
E.g.
- The flute is one of the oldest and most widely used wind instruments.
- The orchestra was a típica in format, based mainly on wind instruments.
- Only wind instruments are used to convey the idea of the Spirit as breath and wind.
E.g.
- The predominant wind direction is from the south-west.
- In 1991, Derek Weston added the ability to measure wind direction.
E.g.
- The vertical wind shear near Kai-tak had weakened dramatically.
- The disturbance was also located under low vertical wind shear.
- Intensification was almost difficult due to moderate vertical wind shear.
E.g.
- Late on September 20, Flores reported a wind gust of .
- At Manukau Heads, a wind gust of was recorded.
- In Newfoundland, a wind gust as strong as was observed.
E.g.
- Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C.
- Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C.
E.g.
- Tampa recorded a 5-minute sustained wind speed of on July 31.
- Six hours later, Leslie attained its maximum sustained wind speed of 80 mph (130 km/h).
- Intensity estimates around that time indicated sustained wind speeds of 70 mph (110 km/h).
E.g.
- In most areas, wind damage was minimal.
- In the southern portion of Palm Beach County, flooding and wind damage was also reported.
- Galveston suffered primarily wind damage in the form of unroofed structures and broken windows.
E.g.
- Due to wind conditions not all scheduled races could be sailed.
- On July 3, 1979, the weather and wind conditions were favorable.
- Under high wind conditions, two white strobes will flash in accordance with wind speed.
E.g.
- The energy to perform this is extracted from renewable sources such as wind power.
- It has integrated fluctuating and less predictable energy sources such as wind power into the grid.
- Notably, individual villages typically adopt a single product, such as wind chimes or wooden furniture.
E.g.
- It now contains a string orchestra, a wind ensemble, and a full orchestra.
- The work has also been transcribed for clarinets, for harp, for brass band, and for chamber wind ensemble.
- Ballard's wind ensemble consistently receives distinguished ratings at regional and statewide concert band and solo/ensemble events.
E.g.
- During the day, the wind blows cold all day.
- The wind blows / The grasses bend / And the dance / Is a joy to behold.
- The wind blows through it.
E.g.
- Two of these strengthened into major hurricanes, which are Category 3 or higher on the Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale.
- At 1200 UTC on September 28, Nadine re-strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane on the Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale.
- This evidence was the basis of Bonnie's upgrade to a Category 1 on the Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale at 1800 UTC on June 25.
E.g.
- The MEG stage was replaced by the Green stage—a wind and solar powered platform.
- South Australia also has wind and solar power and connections to the national grid.
- During Q3, 955.5 MW of new generating capacity was introduced, of which 97.8% was wind and solar.
E.g.
- During the 2000s, Thomas began to wind down its presence in the transit bus segment.
- As no buyer was found for the chain as a whole, the company was put into a wind down process.
- Back in possession of the ball, Taylor kneeled on the ball four times to wind down the game clock.
E.g.
- Two of these strengthened into major hurricanes, which are Category 3 or higher on the Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale.
- At 1200 UTC on September 28, Nadine re-strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane on the Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale.
- This evidence was the basis of Bonnie's upgrade to a Category 1 on the Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale at 1800 UTC on June 25.
E.g.
- The Dutch flagship was already in danger of sinking when the wind returned which helped the enemy in their escape.
- The "Myola", could unfurl sails on her two tall masts and gain a knot or so of additional speed when the wind suited.
- This is because of the salinity of the lake; when the wind blows, white salt stripes appear on the surface of the lake.
E.g.
- Belts used for rolling roads for wind tunnels can be capable of .
- In 1937, Multhopp was placed in charge of one of AVA's wind tunnels.
- Here Prandtl built the first German wind tunnel and thereby established the so-called "Göttinger type" of wind tunnels.
E.g.
- Warm waters and low wind shear allowed for the storm to gradually strengthen.
- At the time, the system consisted of a weak circulation, but with good outflow and located in an area of low wind shear.
- Northwesterly winds began to increase on October 3, after an upper-level trough that was causing low wind shear moved eastward.
E.g.
- "Don't Forget Me" contains a gust of wind close to the song's end.
- A sudden gust of wind brought the two ships together and entangled their rigging.
- As the trains drop through the tunnel and pass over a trim brake, a loud gust of wind is heard.
E.g.
- The Gate of China has weathered wind and rain for 600 years.
- Over 400 people attended the ceremony despite the bitter wind and rain.
- Salander remembers Bland, and braves the strong wind and rain to collect him.
E.g.
- That way solar and wind power provide consistent energy throughout the year.
- From 2010 until 2015, electricity generated by solar and wind has increased almost four times.
- He has recently built a solar and wind powered recording studio in Melbourne at Abbotsford Convent.
E.g.
- The inward moving shock wave heats the stellar wind to X-ray-emitting temperatures.
- This stellar wind may be generated by the weak magnetic fields in the lower atmosphere.
- It is losing mass at the rate of times the mass of the Sun per year through its stellar wind.
E.g.
- She was sailing in good weather and was propelled by a wind blowing from the northwest.
- The band performance takes place amidst tall, dead timber with gusts of wind blowing for greater effect.
- The soft loess clay formed over thousands of years due to wind blowing silt into the area from the Gobi Desert.
E.g.
- The exploitation of wind band tone colour combinations flavour this movement.
- The ensemble has given many premiere performances of compositions by current wind band composers.
- Mennin wrote nine symphonies, several concertos, and numerous works for wind band, chorus, and other ensembles.
E.g.
- It is the second largest wind eroded depression in the world.
- It became the state's largest wind facility when the first phase was completed in 2009.
- The town is located north of the McBride Lake Wind Farm, one of the largest wind farms in Alberta.
E.g.
- The storm continued to weakening due to strong wind shear.
- Madi started losing all its convection to the strong wind shear.
- Late that, JMA downgraded Kujira to a Severe Tropical Storm as strong wind shear weakens the system.
E.g.
- Loess is a highly erosion-prone soil that is susceptible to the forces of wind and water.
- In his "Canticle of the Creatures" ("Praises of Creatures" or "Canticle of the Sun"), he mentioned the "Brother Sun" and "Sister Moon", the wind and water.
- Tectonic uplift during the creation of high mountainous regions can produce incredible surface elevations and therefore exposure of rocks to wind and water.
E.g.
- However no wind information was supplied.
- The best time to fly is early in the morning and late in the afternoon, when there is no wind.
- 3) is additionally attached to a horizontal beam, ensuring that it is fully displayed even if there is no wind.
E.g.
- The first of the two ships, is servicing the Gemini offshore wind farm.
- In 2001 a large offshore wind farm was built just off the coast of Copenhagen at Middelgrunden.
- A nearby area in the North Sea is also called Borssele, and is scheduled for offshore wind farm development.