"Windy" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Adjective:
- Relating to or characterized by wind.
- Having many wind storms or gusts.
Example: The windy city is known for its strong gusts during the winter months.
A sport in which a board, typically with a sail, is ridden across the surface of the water, harnessed to the wind for speed and direction. It is a form of board sailing that is similar to sailing, but uses the wind blowing over the board to propel it forward.
People who participate in the sport of windsurfing, using a small board and sail to harness the wind and glide across the water. Windsurfers rely on the wind to propel them across the water, using techniques to control the sail and navigate different conditions.
Exposed to strong, cold wind for a long time, causing the face, skin, or hair to become disheveled and chapped.
To wind something up means to prepare or organize it so that it can start working or operating. For example, winding up a clock means to turn the handle to prepare it for ticking, or winding up a machine means to prepare it for action.<br><br>It can also mean to become or make someone or something be more tense, anxious, or excited, often in a rather insulting or annoying way. For example, "His excuses for being late started to wind me up."<br><br>Additionally, in sports, a windup is a type of pitch in baseball where the pitcher winds up and releases the ball towards the batter.
Winegrowing, also known as viticulture, is the cultivation and production of grapes for the purpose of making wine. It involves planting, training, and harvesting grape vines, as well as the use of various techniques to optimize the quality and quantity of the grapes. Winegrowing encompasses a range of activities, including:<br><br>1. Vineyard management: The process of caring for the grapevines, including pruning, training, and pest management.<br>2. Grape production: The process of growing and harvesting grape clusters to produce high-quality grapes.<br>3. Harvesting: The process of picking the ripe grapes, either by hand or mechanically.<br>4. Winemaking: The process of transforming the grapes into wine through fermentation.<br><br>Winegrowing requires a specific combination of environmental conditions, including climate, soil, and sunlight, as well as careful management to ensure the optimal quality and yield of the grapes. It is a specialized crop that requires significant expertise, equipment, and resources.