"Windsock" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A windsock is a device used to indicate wind direction and speed. It is typically a cone-shaped or teardrop-shaped fabric tube with a slow-moving piece at the end, which inflates or flails in the direction of the wind. Windsocks are commonly used at airports and other locations where wind conditions are critical, such as sailing or wind Turbine farms.
Windsocks are also used in other contexts, such as weather forecasting, meteorology, and recreation, to measure and indicate wind speed and direction.
The word "windsock" is a compound word made up of "wind" and the suffix "-sock", which is a shortened form of "sock", or in this case, a nose or nozzle-shaped tube that points into the wind.
A part of a row of something (often hay, wheat, etc.) formed by a machine, especially in the process of cutting, harvesting, or collecting.
The windshield or windscreen is the frontmost glass surface at the front of a vehicle, designed to prevent wind from entering the cabin during driving, while allowing passengers to view the road ahead.
The transparent or transparently-tinted glass or plastic at the front of an automobile, truck, or bus, protecting the driver and passengers from wind, rain, and debris, and providing visibility while driving.