| windmill |
a machine that uses energy from the wind to turn a large wheel. Windmills are used to grind grain into flour, pump water, and make electricity. |
| window |
an opening in a wall or vehicle that lets in air and light and provides a view out. [2 definitions] |
| window-shop |
to pass time by looking at goods in store windows without any intention of buying them. |
| windpipe |
the tube that carries air between the throat and the lungs in humans and certain animals; trachea. |
| windscreen |
the British word for a curved piece of glass or plastic attached to the front of a car or other vehicle to protect the driver and riders from the wind. "Windscreen" has the same meaning as "windshield." |
| windshield |
a curved piece of glass or plastic attached to the front of a car or other vehicle to protect the driver and riders from the wind. |
| windshield wiper |
a long, narrow piece of rubber attached to a metal blade that moves mechanically across a front or rear window of a car or other vehicle. A windshield wiper moves back and forth to remove raindrops, snow, leaves, dirt, or the like from the windshield. |
| windstorm |
a storm with high winds with little or no rain or other precipitation. |
| windsurfing |
a sport in which a person stands on a board to which a sail is attached and sails through the water by moving the sail. |
| windswept |
exposed to the wind; windy. |
| wind up |
(informal) to bring (something) to an end. [4 definitions] |
| windy |
having a great amount of wind. |
| wine |
the juice of grapes that has been fermented and contains alcohol. |
| wing |
either of a pair of movable body parts used by birds, bats, or insects to fly. [6 definitions] |
| winged |
having wings. |
| wingspan |
the distance from the tip of one wing of a bird or plane to the tip of the other. |
| wingspread |
the distance from the tip of one wing of a bird or plane to the tip of the other wing when they are spread wide. |
| wink |
to close and open one eye quickly, as a sign of agreement or friendliness. [5 definitions] |
| winner |
one that wins or is likely to win or succeed. |
| winning |
being the one that wins; successful or victorious. [3 definitions] |
| winter |
the season of the year that has the lowest temperatures and comes between fall and spring. [4 definitions] |