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WordBand 5.5–6.5Core (NGSL)
wind
/ˈwaɪnd/
noun1 of 2
natural movement of outside air as part of the weather
- “A chain of mountains protects the valley from northern winds.”Tatoeba
- “A mountain chain protects the valley from the northern winds.”Tatoeba
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verb2 of 2
To cause (someone) to become breathless, as by a blow to the abdomen, or by physical exertion, running, etc.
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Source: New General Service List (Browne, Culligan & Phillips) (CC BY-SA 4.0); Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0); Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR)