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Topic: Nature

wilt

IPA: /wɪlt/

KK: /wɪlt/

auxiliary verb

Definition: An old form of the word 'will' used to express future actions or intentions, specifically for the second person singular.

Example: Thou wilt come to the party, I hope.

intransitive verb

Definition: To become weak, limp, or droopy, often due to heat or lack of water.

Example: The flowers began to wilt in the hot sun.

noun

Definition: A condition in plants where they lose their firmness and droop, often due to lack of water or disease.

Example: The flowers showed signs of wilt after being left in the sun for too long.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a plant or flower lose its freshness and become weak or droopy, often due to lack of water or nutrients.

Example: The hot sun caused the flowers to wilt quickly.

wilted

IPA: /ˈwɪltɪd/

KK: /ˈwɪltɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a plant or flower that has lost its freshness and strength, often appearing droopy or limp because it is not getting enough water.

Example: The flowers in the vase looked wilted after a few days without water.

verb

Definition: To lose freshness and become limp, often due to lack of water or nutrients.

Example: The flowers wilted in the hot sun after being left outside all day.

wind

IPA: /wɪnd/

KK: /wɪnd/

noun

Definition: A natural movement of air, often felt as a breeze or gust, that can come from different directions.

Example: The wind blew gently through the trees, making the leaves rustle.

verb

Definition: To twist or turn something in a circular motion, often to make it tighter or to move it in a specific direction.

Example: She had to wind the string around the spool carefully.

windable

IPA: /ˈwɪndəbl/

KK: /ˈwɪndəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be twisted or coiled around something.

Example: The toy is windable, allowing it to be easily stored after use.

windage

IPA: /ˈwɪn.dɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈwɪndɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: The effect of wind on the movement of a ship or projectile, or the part of a ship that is exposed to the wind.

Example: The captain adjusted the sails to account for the windage affecting the ship's speed.

windblast

IPA: /ˈwɪndˌblæst/

KK: /wɪndblæst/

noun

Definition: A very strong and powerful gust of wind that can cause damage or have a significant impact.

Example: The windblast knocked over several trees during the storm.

windblown

IPA: /ˈwɪndˌbloʊn/

KK: /wɪndˈbloʊn/

adjective

Definition: Describes something that has been moved or shaped by the wind, often referring to plants or hairstyles that appear tousled or styled by the breeze.

Example: Her hair looked beautiful and windblown after spending the day at the beach.

windbreak

IPA: /ˈwɪndˌbreɪk/

KK: /ˈwɪndˌbreɪk/

noun

Definition: A structure or natural barrier, like trees or a fence, that reduces the impact of wind.

Example: The farmer planted a windbreak of trees to protect his crops from strong winds.

windburn

IPA: /ˈwɪndˌbɜrn/

KK: /ˈwɪndˌbɜrn/

noun

Definition: A skin irritation that occurs after being exposed to wind for a long time, often resulting in redness and discomfort.

Example: After hiking in the mountains all day, I noticed I had windburn on my face.

windburned

IPA: /ˈwɪndˌbɜːrn/

KK: /ˈwɪndˌbɜrnd/

adjective

Definition: Affected by windburn, which is a condition that causes redness and irritation of the skin due to exposure to cold, dry wind.

Example: After spending the day hiking in the mountains, I noticed my face was windburned and sore.

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