WIND
/ˈwaɪnd/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of WIND
Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure.
"As they accelerated onto the motorway, the wind tore the plywood off the car's roof-rack."
Air artificially put in motion by any force or action.
"the wind of a cannon ball; the wind of a bellows"
The ability to breathe easily.
"After the second lap he was already out of wind."
To blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound.
To cause (someone) to become breathless, as by a blow to the abdomen, or by physical exertion, running, etc.
"The boxer was winded during round two."
To cause a baby to bring up wind by patting its back after being fed.
The act of winding or turning; a turn; a bend; a twist.
To turn coils of (a cord or something similar) around something.
"to wind thread on a spool or into a ball"
Examples of WIND in a Sentence
- "As they accelerated onto the motorway, the wind tore the plywood off the car's roof-rack."
- "the wind of a cannon ball; the wind of a bellows"
- "After the second lap he was already out of wind."
- "The boxer was winded during round two."
Word Details
Is WIND a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WIND is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like WIND are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for WIND
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | i | n | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WIND
5 words from the letters in WIND
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use WIND in Word Games
WIND is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: WIND is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble WIND to find 5 additional valid words.