Xwind

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Abbreviation of crosswind. abbreviation, alt-of

    "I was back taxiing to takeoff position in a xwind yesterday. The xwind was coming from the right when I was in position to take off."

Example

More examples

"I was back taxiing to takeoff position in a xwind yesterday. The xwind was coming from the right when I was in position to take off."

Etymology

From x- + wind.

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