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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
- ܲl adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of gust1
Origin of gust2
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of gust1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
He pointed to the example of the Ever Given container ship, which was hit by a gust of wind in the Suez Canal in 2021 and got wedged sideways between the canal banks.
In a larger sense, the winds of change at the Masters have been gusting for some time.
Officials have warned people to avoid entering mountains and forests, where gusts are expected to be especially strong.
"Even with a gust of wind, we'd be lucky to be shooting in two years from now," he says.
Augusta, which is the third most populous city in Georgia, was attacked by gusts of wind which reached 100mph through the night of 26 September - with stark consequences.
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