Meaning: This sentence is describing a very chilly wind that is moving air.
Choice of Words: Cold is a word used to describe something that is very chilly. Wind is the movement of air. Blows is the act of moving air.
Alternative Expressions
The chilly breeze whispers.
Meaning: This means that the wind is blowing gently and it's a bit cold. It's like saying, The wind is blowing softly and it's making me feel a little cold.
Choice of Words:Chilly means slightly cold. Breeze is a gentle wind. Whispers means to make a soft, hushed sound. When you put them together, "The chilly breeze whispers" means that the wind is blowing gently and it's a bit cold.
The icy gale howls.
Meaning: This means that the wind is blowing very strongly and it's very cold. It's like saying, The wind is blowing so hard and it's freezing outside.
Choice of Words:Icy means very cold. Gale is a strong wind. Howls means to make a loud, mournful sound. When you put them together, "The icy gale howls" means that the wind is blowing very strongly and it's very cold.