Phrase Hound found 371 phrases and 293 compound words that contain wind. The most common are listed below. Open wind in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 371
- wind upAlternative form of wind-up.
- solar windThe outflow of charged particles from the solar corona into space. Because of the high temperature of the particles of the corona, they are moving at speeds higher than the solar escape velocity.
- like the windQuickly, at a high speed.
- follow the windTo choose what one does based on current circumstances rather than sticking to a plan or fixed set of principles.
- wind farmA collection of wind turbines, especially a large-scale array, used to generate electricity.
- wind speedThe local speed of the wind.
- wind turbineA device for converting wind power into electricity.
- down the windIn the direction of, and moving with, the wind.
- wind chimesA chime constructed from tubes, rods, bells, etc. made of wood, glass, metal or ceramic, suspended outside a building in such a way that they tinkle pleasantly when moved by the wind.
- wind tunnelA test facility through which air is forced in a controlled manner so as to study the effects of flow around airfoils, aircraft, motor cars etc.
- wind energyEnergy of the wind.
- break windTo expel gases generated during digestion, especially through the anus; to fart.
- north windA wind blowing from the north.
- trade windA steady wind that blows from east to west above and below the equator.
- wind downTo lower by winding, as with a crank or windlass.
- wind directionThe direction from which the wind comes.
- wind powerPower of the wind.
- following the windpresent participle and gerund of follow the wind
- wind turbinesplural of wind turbine: A device for converting wind power into electricity.
- south windA wind blowing from the south.
- wind instrumentAny musical instrument that produces sound when air flows through it.
- close to the windNear a limit of feasibility or compliance with law or morality.
- second windA renewed feeling of energy after having reached the point of exhaustion.
- bag of windA windbag; a tiresomely talkative person.
- wind chillThe cooling effect of wind, especially on the human body, which causes the "feels like" temperature to be lower than the thermometer temperature.
Compound words 293
- windowAn opening, usually covered by one or more panes of clear glass, to allow light and air from outside to enter a building or vehicle.
- windyAccompanied by wind.
- windmillA machine which translates linear motion of wind to rotational motion by means of adjustable vanes called sails.
- whirlwindA windstorm of limited extent, such as a tornado, dust devil, or waterspout, characterized by an inward spiral motion of the air with an upward current in the center; a vortex of air.
- unwindTo separate (something that is wound up)
- windfallSomething that has been blown down by the wind.
- WindhoekA city, the capital city of Namibia.
- windscreenA transparent screen made of glass, located at the front of a vehicle in order to protect its occupants from the wind and weather.
- winderA winding plant.
- windpipeThe trachea.