The act or process of winding (turning a boat etc. around).

(nautical) As close as possible to the direction that the wind is blowing.

plural of winding

natural movement of outside air as part of the weather

(of horses) Having short breath or disordered respiration.

Tediously long in speaking; consuming much time; unnecessarily verbose.

(nautical) Sailing close to the wind

Out of breath, gasping for air; breathing rapidly, or given to becoming short of breath. / (figuratively) Hasty, breathless; rushed. / Concise and to the point (opposite of long-winded).

plural of wind-cloud

A cloud that is associated with wind, or is believed to presage windy weather.