Winds are a natural phenomenon that can be described as air in motion. The crossword solutions for the term 'winds' include TRADE (5 letters), coils (5 letters), GALES (5 letters), gusts (5 letters), loops (5 letters), reels (5 letters), SNAKES (6 letters), and turns on a spindle (15 letters). TRADE winds are a type of wind that blow from the northeast in the Northern Hemisphere and from the southeast in the Southern Hemisphere. Coils refer to the spiral shape of a tornado, which is a type of wind storm. GALES are strong winds that can cause damage to property and disrupt transportation. Gusts are sudden, brief bursts of wind that can be powerful enough to knock people off their feet. Loops refer to the circular motion of a cyclone, which is another type of wind storm. Reels are spinning motions that can be used to describe the movement of a whirlwind. SNAKES refer to the twisting and turning of a dust devil, which is a type of small whirlwind. Finally, turns on a spindle refer to the spinning motion of a top, which is an example of how wind can cause objects to move.