to gust
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3.2
- verb
- /ɡʌst/
:
soplar a ráfagas
- As the storm approached, the wind began to gust fiercely, shaking the trees.
- winds gusting
So you might say, you know, a smaller cross wind or gusting winds would be appropriate for you to land.
- So you might say, you know, a smaller cross wind or gusting winds would be appropriate for you to land.
Examples
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Reported winds gusting up to 60 knots.
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The wind of the storm is gusting from all different directions and could blow him off into the garden.
Fiction book (1993) -
You have winds that are gusting over 50 miles per hour.
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No, up here the winds can suddenly gust without warning, you'll be blown over.
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The windows overlooking the courtyard stand open, the winter air gusting into the room.
Fiction book (1991) -
But the instant he did, the wind gusted again with a furious scream.
Fiction book (1999) -
Evening stars winked, and the wind gusted, blowing fine sand.
Fiction book (1991) -
The driving rain gusted in fits and starts as the clouds scudded overhead.
Fiction book (1991) -
The wind stung Moses' cheeks and gusted up suddenly, so strong it almost knocked him over.
Fiction book (2000) -
A wind had sprung up, gusting across the flats, sending dust and silt swirling into his eyes.
Fiction book (1993)
Synonyms
115
1.9
Enter or appear suddenly with energy
57
4.1
To move suddenly and strongly forward or upward, like a wave
To blow suddenly and very strongly, often during a storm
How Strong
Surface Forms
Etymology
The verb gust comes from the same old Norse root gustr meaning 'a sudden blast', so picture wind 'blowing in short bursts' around you. That's why to gust means to blow or move in strong, sudden bursts.