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wind English (Noun Verb) (India, and, Japan) One of the five basic elements (see Wikipedia article on the Classical elements).. (boxing, slang) The region of the solar plexus, where a blow may paralyze the diaphragm and [...](India, and, Japan) One of the five basic elements (see Wikipedia article on the Classical elements).. (boxing, slang) The region of the solar plexus, where a blow may paralyze the diaphragm and [...]
wind English (Verb Noun) (ergative) To travel, or to cause something to travel, in a way that is not straight.. (transitive) To tighten the spring of a clockwork mechanism such as that of a clock.. (transitive) To turn [...](ergative) To travel, or to cause something to travel, in a way that is not straight.. (transitive) To tighten the spring of a clockwork mechanism such as that of a clock.. (transitive) To turn [...]

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