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gust
1[guhst]
noun
a sudden, strong blast of wind.
a sudden rush or burst of water, fire, smoke, sound, etc.
an outburst of passionate feeling.
verb (used without object)
to blow or rush in gusts.
gust
2[guhst]
noun
Archaic.flavor or taste.
Obsolete.enjoyment or gratification.
verb (used with object)
Scot.to taste; savor.
gust
/ ɡʌ /
noun
a sudden blast of wind
a sudden rush of smoke, sound, etc
an outburst of emotion
verb
to blow in gusts
the wind was gusting to more than 50 mph
Other 51Թ Forms
- gustless adjective
- gustable adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of gust1
Origin of gust2
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of gust1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The National Weather Service is forecasting a high of 91 degrees and wind gusts up to 25 mph in the area.
The park reported temperatures Friday around 85 degrees with wind gusts up to about 20 mph in the area.
A gust of wind turned an avocado tree into a viridescent blur.
Just this last January, a series of wildfires ravaged the region, fed by gusting Santa Ana winds, drought conditions and low humidity.
A heightened risk of brush fires will continue this week due to breezy onshore winds, with the strongest gusts predicted across the Antelope Valley and in mountain and foothill areas, Schoenfeld said.
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