wind machine

noun

1

: a machine for creating an artificial wind: such as

a

: a machine for creating a blast of air on a theatrical stage

b

: a large fan used to circulate air in an orchard to prevent frost damage

2

: a device used for imitating the sound of the wind (as in a theater)

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