wind

US /wɪnd/
UK /wɪnd/
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1.

vent

the perceptible natural movement of the air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction

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The wind blew strongly from the west.
Le vent soufflait fort de l'ouest.
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A cold wind swept across the plains.
Un vent froid balaya les plaines.
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breezegustgaledraftcurrent
2.

souffle, air

breath as used in speaking or playing a wind instrument

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He lost his wind after running up the stairs.
Il a perdu son souffle après avoir monté les escaliers.
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The trumpet player has good wind control.
Le trompettiste a un bon contrôle du souffle.
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breathrespirationair
1.

enrouler, serpenter

to turn or cause to turn around a central point or line; to coil or twist

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She began to wind the yarn into a ball.
Elle commença à enrouler le fil en pelote.
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The road winds through the mountains.
La route serpente à travers les montagnes.
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coiltwistloopmeandersnake
2.

remonter

to operate a clockwork mechanism by turning a key or knob

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Don't forget to wind your watch every morning.
N'oubliez pas de remonter votre montre tous les matins.
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He had to wind the old gramophone to play the record.
Il a dû remonter le vieux gramophone pour jouer le disque.
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crankturntighten
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