air (
http://definr.com/air)
adj : relating to or characteristic of or occurring in the air;
"air war"; "air safety"; "air travel" [syn:
air(a)]
[ant:
land(a),
sea(a)]
n 1: 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"
2: travel via aircraft; "air travel involves too much waiting
in airports"; "if you've time to spare go by air" [syn: {air
travel},
aviation]
3: the region above the ground; "her hand stopped in mid air";
"he threw the ball into the air"
4: 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" [syn:
aura,
atmosphere]
5: 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" [syn:
airwave]
6: a slight wind (usually refreshing); "the breeze was cooled
by the lake"; "as he waited he could feel the air on his
neck" [syn:
breeze,
zephyr,
gentle wind]
7: a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence; "she
was humming an air from Beethoven" [syn:
tune,
melody,
strain,
melodic line,
line,
melodic phrase]
8: (archaic) once thought to be one of four elements composing
the universe (Empedocles)
v 1: expose to fresh air, as of old clothing; "aerate your old
sneakers" [syn:
air out,
aerate]
2: be broadcast; "This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M."
3: broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television; "We
cannot air this X-rated song" [syn:
send,
broadcast,
beam,
transmit]
4: make public; "She aired her opinions on welfare" [syn:
publicize,
publicise,
bare]
5: expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry; "Air linen"
6: expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen; "air
the old winter clothes"; "air out the smoke-filled rooms"
[syn:
vent,
ventilate,
air out]