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windblown — [wind′blōn΄] adj. 1. blown by the wind 2. twisted in growth by the prevailing wind: said of a tree … English World dictionary
windblown — adjective used especially of trees; growing in a shape determined by the prevailing winds (Freq. 1) • Similar to: ↑crooked * * * ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ adjective 1. : blown by the wind the summits … are so windblown that they can scarcely be called skiable C … Useful english dictionary
windblown — wind|blown [ wınd,bloun ] adjective 1. ) carried along by the wind: windblown dust/sand/seeds 2. ) messy because of being blown around by the wind: windblown hair … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
windblown — wind•blown [[t]ˈwɪndˌbloʊn[/t]] adj. 1) blown by the wind: windblown hair[/ex] 2) bot (of trees) growing in a certain shape because of strong prevailing winds 3) clo (of a woman s hairstyle) cut short in layers and combed forward so as to seem… … From formal English to slang
windblown — adjective Date: 1599 blown by the wind; especially having a permanent set or character of growth determined by the prevailing winds < windblown trees > … New Collegiate Dictionary
windblown — /wind blohn /, adj. 1. blown by the wind: windblown hair. 2. (of trees) growing in a certain shape because of strong prevailing winds. 3. (of a hair style) bobbed short, with the ends combed toward the forehead. [1585 95; WIND1 + BLOWN1] * * * … Universalium
windblown — see wind blown … English dictionary
windblown — wind·blown || wɪndbləʊn adj. grown in a certain shape because of strong winds; blown by the wind … English contemporary dictionary
windblown — /ˈwɪndbloʊn/ (say windblohn) adjective 1. blown by the wind. 2. (of trees) growing in a certain shape because of strong prevailing winds. 3. (of hair) windswept. {wind1 + blown1} …
windblown leaf — leaf carried in the wind, leaf that moves with every gust of wind; spineless person, coward … English contemporary dictionary
