English Words Starting With W

• windsail

  nounRare
  /ˈwɪnd.seɪl/A wide tube or funnel made of canvas or other material, used on ships to direct fresh air from above deck down into lower compartments or cabins.
• windscale

  nounVery low
  /ˈwɪndskeɪl/The name of a former nuclear site in Cumbria, England, which was the location of a major nuclear accident in 1957.
• windscreen

  nounB1
  /ˈwɪndskriːn/the front window of a vehicle that protects occupants from wind and weather
• windscreen wiper

  nounB1
  /ˈwɪndskriːn ˌwaɪpə/A device with a rubber blade on an arm, used to clear rain, snow, or other debris from the front window of a vehicle.
• windshield

  nounB1
  /ˈwɪndʃiːld/The front window of a vehicle, designed to protect occupants from wind and weather.
• windshield survey

  nounC1
  /ˈwɪndskriːn ˈsɜːveɪ/A method of data collection involving a quick, systematic visual observation of an area from a vehicle or while walking.
• windshield wiper

  nounHigh (everyday, specific context)
  /ˈwɪndskriːn ˌwaɪ.pər/A device consisting of a rubber blade and an arm that moves across the windshield of a vehicle to clear away rain, snow, or debris to maintain visibility.
• windsock

  nounC1
  /ˈwɪndsɒk/A conical textile tube open at both ends, mounted on a mast to indicate wind direction and approximate speed by how it inflates and points.
• windsor

  nounB2
  /ˈwɪnzə/A knot for a necktie; specifically, a wide, triangular knot associated with a formal, symmetrical appearance.
• windsor and maidenhead

  nounVery Low
  /ˌwɪnzə ən ˈmeɪd(ə)nˌhɛd/A former royal borough and unitary authority in southeastern England, west of London, located in Berkshire.
• windsor bench

  nounLow
  /ˈwɪn.zə bɛnʧ/A type of wooden bench traditionally made with a spindle back and a solid seat.
• windsor chair

  nounLow
  /ˈwɪnzə ˌtʃeə/A wooden dining chair with a solid wooden seat into which the legs and back spindles are directly joined.
• windsor knot

  nounB2
  /ˈwɪnzə nɒt/A large, symmetrical, and triangular knot for a necktie.
• windsor locks

  nounLow
  /ˈwɪnzə lɒks/A proper noun referring to a town in Connecticut, USA, or the practice of securing doors/windows with locks in Windsor (or similar contexts).
• windsor rocker

  nounLow-frequency / Niche
  /ˈwɪn.zə ˈrɒk.ə/A specific style of rocking chair, characterized by a solid, bent-wood frame, a spindle back, and a wooden seat, traditionally originating from the Windsor region of England.
• windsor tie

  nounLow
  /ˈwɪnzə ˈtaɪ/A broad, symmetrical knot in a necktie, typically considered large, formal, and triangular.
• windstorm

  nounC1
  /ˈwɪndstɔːm/a storm with very strong wind but little or no precipitation
• windsucker

  nounRare / Obsolete
  /ˈwɪndˌsʌkə/A person who gulps or swallows air excessively, often causing discomfort or flatulence.
• windsurf

  verbverb-intransitiveB1
  /ˈwɪndsɜːf/To ride on water standing on a long narrow board with a sail attached, using the wind for propulsion.
• windsurfing

  nounB1
  /ˈwɪndsɜːfɪŋ/A water sport where the participant stands on a board (a windsurfing board) that is propelled by a sail attached to a mast, combining elements of sailing and surfing.

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