wind instrument — /wind/ a musical instrument sounded by the breath or other air current, as the trumpet, trombone, clarinet, or flute. [1575 85] * * * ▪ music Introduction any musical instrument that uses air as the primary vibrating medium for the… … Universalium
wall — less, adj. wall like, adj. /wawl/, n. 1. any of various permanent upright constructions having a length much greater than the thickness and presenting a continuous surface except where pierced by doors, windows, etc.: used for shelter, protection … Universalium
Wind chime — Wind chimes or Aeolian chimes are often hollow or solid metal, glass, or wooden tubes which are usually hung outside of a building and are intended to be played by the wind, which causes the chimes to strike each other or metal, wood, or rubber… … Wikipedia
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wind of change — wind of change, an irresistible movement toward political or economic change; social turmoil or upheaval: »... the wind of change now sweeping through Africa (Wall Street Journal) … Useful english dictionary
Wind of Change (song) — Infobox Single Name = Wind of Change Artist = Scorpions from Album = Crazy World B side = Released = 1991 Format = Recorded = 1990 Genre = Hard rock Length = 4:42 Label = Mercury Records Writer = Klaus Meine Producer = Keith Olsen Certification … Wikipedia
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wind — 1. n. & v. n. 1 a air in more or less rapid natural motion, esp. from an area of high pressure to one of low pressure. b a current of wind blowing from a specified direction or otherwise defined (north wind; contrary wind). 2 a breath as needed… … Useful english dictionary
Wall of Sound (Grateful Dead) — The Wall of Sound was an enormous public address system designed specifically for the Grateful Dead s live performances by legendary audio engineer and LSD chemist Owsley Bear Stanley. The Wall of Sound fulfilled the band s desire for a… … Wikipedia
wind shear — noun : a radical shift in wind speed and direction that occurs over a very short distance * * * /wind/ 1. the rate at which wind velocity changes from point to point in a given direction. 2. a condition, dangerous to aircraft, in which the speed… … Useful english dictionary