Windgust

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A short, often sudden gust of wind.

    "This storm is capable of producing windgusts of up to 70 MpH, approaching hurricane strength."

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"This storm is capable of producing windgusts of up to 70 MpH, approaching hurricane strength."

Etymology

From wind + gust.

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