ALL meanings of sail close to the wind
sail close to the wind
S s - noun sail close to the wind any stream of air, as that produced by a bellows or fan. 1
- noun sail close to the wind air that is blown or forced to produce a musical sound in singing or playing an instrument. 1
- noun sail close to the wind wind instrument. 1
- noun sail close to the wind wind instruments collectively. 1
- noun sail close to the wind the winds, the members of an orchestra or band who play the wind instruments. 1
- noun sail close to the wind breath or breathing: to catch one's wind. 1
- noun sail close to the wind the power of breathing freely, as during continued exertion. 1
- noun sail close to the wind any influential force or trend: strong winds of public opinion. 1
- noun sail close to the wind a hint or intimation: to catch wind of a stock split. 1
- noun sail close to the wind air carrying an animal's odor or scent. 1
- noun sail close to the wind solar wind. 1
- noun sail close to the wind empty talk; mere words. 1
- noun sail close to the wind vanity; conceitedness. 1
- noun sail close to the wind gas generated in the stomach and intestines. 1
- noun sail close to the wind Boxing Slang. the pit of the stomach where a blow may cause a temporary shortness of breath; solar plexus. 1
- noun sail close to the wind any direction of the compass. 1
- noun sail close to the wind a state of unconcern, recklessness, or abandon: to throw all caution to the winds. 1
- verb with object sail close to the wind to expose to wind or air. 1
- verb with object sail close to the wind to follow by the scent. 1
- verb with object sail close to the wind to make short of wind or breath, as by vigorous exercise. 1
- verb with object sail close to the wind to let recover breath, as by resting after exertion. 1
- verb without object sail close to the wind to catch the scent or odor of game. 1
- idioms sail close to the wind between wind and water, (of a ship) at or near the water line. in a vulnerable or precarious spot: In her profession one is always between wind and water. 1
- idioms sail close to the wind break wind, to expel gas from the stomach and bowels through the anus. 1
- idioms sail close to the wind how the wind blows / lies, what the tendency or probability is: Try to find out how the wind blows. Also, which way the wind blows. 1
- idioms sail close to the wind in the teeth of the wind, sailing directly into the wind; against the wind. Also, in the eye of the wind, in the wind's eye. 1
- idioms sail close to the wind in the wind, about to occur; imminent; impending: There's good news in the wind. 1
- idioms sail close to the wind off the wind, away from the wind; with the wind at one's back. (of a sailing vessel) headed into the wind with sails shaking or aback. 1
- idioms sail close to the wind on the wind, as close as possible to the wind. Also, on a wind. 1
- idioms sail close to the wind sail close to the wind, Also, sail close on a wind. to sail as nearly as possible in the direction from which the wind is blowing. to practice economy in the management of one's affairs. to verge on a breach of propriety or decency. to escape (punishment, detection, etc.) by a narrow margin; take a risk. 1
- idioms sail close to the wind take the wind out of one's sails, to surprise someone, especially with unpleasant news; stun; shock; flabbergast: She took the wind out of his sails when she announced she was marrying someone else. 1
- noun sail close to the wind air in natural motion, as that moving horizontally at any velocity along the earth's surface: A gentle wind blew through the valley. High winds were forecast. 1
- noun sail close to the wind a gale; storm; hurricane. 1
- noun sail close to the wind to come near the limits of danger or indecency 0
- noun sail close to the wind to live frugally or manage one's affairs economically 0
- noun sail close to the wind to sail as nearly as possible straight against the wind 0
- noun sail close to the wind to be economical in one's affairs 0
- noun sail close to the wind to border on indecency, foolhardiness, etc. 0