winds
Pronunciation: [wɪndz]
Word
Context: "nature"
(noun) winds are moving air in the atmosphere. They can be gentle breezes or strong gusts. Winds help move clouds, and we feel them outside.
Example
The winds were gentle, making it a perfect day for flying a kite.
Example
The strong winds knocked down several trees during the storm.
Example
What direction are the winds blowing from today?
Context: "movement"
(verb) to wind means to twist or turn something in a circular motion. Like when you wind a toy to make it move or wind a piece of string around a spool.
Example
She winds the string around the spool tightly to keep it neat.
Example
He didn't wind the string properly, so it got tangled instead.
Example
Can you show me how to wind the string correctly?
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