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Air 1Definition: The fluid which we breathe, and which surrounds the earth; the atmosphere. It is invisible, inodorous, insipid, transparent, compressible, elastic, and ponderable.
Air 2Definition: Symbolically: Something unsubstantial, light, or volatile. Air 3Definition: A particular state of the atmosphere, as respects heat, cold, moisture, etc., or as affecting the sensations; as, a smoky air, a damp air, the morning air, etc. Air 4Definition: Any aeriform body; a gas; as, oxygen was formerly called vital air. Air 5Definition: Air in motion; a light breeze; a gentle wind. Air 6Definition: Odoriferous or contaminated air. Air 7Definition: That which surrounds and influences. Air 8Definition: Utterance abroad; publicity; vent. Air 9Definition: Intelligence; information. Air 10Definition: A musical idea, or motive, rhythmically developed in consecutive single tones, so as to form a symmetrical and balanced whole, which may be sung by a single voice to the stanzas of a hymn or song, or even to plain prose, or played upon an instrument; a melody; a tune; an aria. Air 11Definition: In harmonized chorals, psalmody, part songs, etc., the part which bears the tune or melody in modern harmony usually the upper part is sometimes called the air. Air 12Definition: The peculiar look, appearance, and bearing of a person; mien; demeanor; as, the air of a youth; a heavy air; a lofty air. Air 13Definition: Peculiar appearance; apparent character; semblance; manner; style. Air 14Definition: An artificial or affected manner; show of pride or vanity; haughtiness; as, it is said of a person, he puts on airs. Air 15Definition: The representation or reproduction of the effect of the atmospheric medium through which every object in nature is viewed. Air 16Definition: Carriage; attitude; action; movement; as, the head of that portrait has a good air. Air 17Definition: The artificial motion or carriage of a horse. Air 18Definition: To expose to the air for the purpose of cooling, refreshing, or purifying; to ventilate; as, to air a room. Air 19Definition: To expose to heat, for the purpose of expelling dampness, or of warming; as, to air linen; to air liquors. air 20Definition: travel via aircraft; "air travel involves too much waiting in airports"; "if you''ve time to spare go by air" air 21Definition: 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 22Definition: medium for radio and television broadcasting; "the program was on the air from til midnight"; "the president used the airwaves to take his message to the people" air 23Definition: a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence; "she was humming an air from Beethoven" air 24Definition: the mass of air surrounding the Earth; "there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere"; "it was exposed to the air" air 25Definition: the region above the ground; "her hand stopped in mid air"; "he threw the ball into the air" air 26Definition: a slight wind (usually refreshing); "the breeze was cooled by the lake"; "as he waited he could feel the air on his neck" air 27Definition: 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 28Definition: once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles) air 29Definition: expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen; "air the old winter clothes"; "air out the smoke-filled rooms" air 30Definition: expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry; "Air linen" air 31Definition: make public; "She aired her opinions on welfare" air 32Definition: broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television; "We cannot air this X-rated song" air 33Definition: be broadcast; "This show will air Saturdays at P.M." air 34Definition: expose to fresh air; "aerate your old sneakers"
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