eng: air - UWN/MENTA

eng: air

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means	(noun) a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of; "air pollution"; "a smell of chemicals in the air"; "open a window and let in some air"; "I need some fresh air" air
means	(noun) the region above the ground; "her hand stopped in mid air"; "he threw the ball into the air" air
means	(noun) a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; "an air of mystery"; "the house had a neglected air"; "an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters"; "the place had an aura of romance" air, atmosphere, aura
means	(noun) a slight wind (usually refreshing); "the breeze was cooled by the lake"; "as he waited he could feel the air on his neck" zephyr, gentle wind, air, breeze
means	(noun) the mass of air surrounding the Earth; "there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere"; "it was exposed to the air" atmosphere, air
means	(noun) once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles) air
means	(noun) a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence; "she was humming an air from Beethoven" melody, melodic line, strain, tune, line, air, melodic phrase
means	(noun) medium for radio and television broadcasting; "the program was on the air from 9 til midnight"; "the president used the airwaves to take his message to the people" airwave, air
means	(noun) travel via aircraft; "air travel involves too much waiting in airports"; "if you've time to spare go by air" aviation, air, air travel
means	(verb) expose to fresh air; "aerate your old sneakers" air out, air, aerate
means	(verb) be broadcast; "This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M." air
means	(verb) broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television; "We cannot air this X-rated song" beam, send, transmit, air, broadcast
means	(verb) make public; "She aired her opinions on welfare" air, publicize, publicise, bare
means	(verb) expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry; "Air linen" air
means	(verb) expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen; "air the old winter clothes"; "air out the smoke-filled rooms" air, vent, ventilate, air out
means	e/Air element

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