Gust
/ɡʌst/
A gust is a brief, strong burst of wind, or the act of blowing in such bursts.
Examples
- The gust knocked the papers off the desk.
- A sudden gust of wind blew through the open window.
- The sails gusted forward when the wind changed direction.
- Leaves gusted across the yard as the wind picked up.
- Clouds gusted over the hills, casting fleeting shadows.
Meanings
Borrowed from Old Norse gustr, related to the verb gusa meaning ‘to gush’.
Examples
- The gust knocked the papers off the desk.
- A sudden gust of wind blew through the open window.
- We felt the gusts intensify as the night progressed.
- She opened the door to let the gust in.
- The pilot adjusted the flight path to avoid the strong gusts.
Derived from Old Norse gustr, sharing roots with the verb gusa meaning ‘to gush’.
Examples
- The storm gusted violently throughout the night.
- Leaves gusted across the yard as the wind picked up.
- She gusted her hair back to keep it from covering her face.
- The sails gusted forward when the wind changed direction.
- Clouds gusted over the hills, casting fleeting shadows.