"Windstorms" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A strong, stormy wind, especially one that is destructive or violent.
Example sentences:
- A strong windstorm destroyed the roof of the house.
- The windstorm caused extensive damage to the coastal regions.
Synonyms:
- Tempest
- Gale
- Hurricane
- Cyclone
- Storm
Windshear is a type of atmospheric phenomenon that causes a significant change in airspeed, usually accompanied by a significant change in temperature, over a short distance. It can result in turbulence, strong winds, and even vortex. Windshear often occurs during takeoff and landing, which can pose a threat to aircraft safety. It can also occur in weather conditions such as thunderstorms, fronts, or strong downdrafts.
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.
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.<br><br>Windsocks are also used in other contexts, such as weather forecasting, meteorology, and recreation, to measure and indicate wind speed and direction.<br><br>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 sport in which a board, typically with a sail, is ridden across the surface of the water, harnessed to the wind for speed and direction. It is a form of board sailing that is similar to sailing, but uses the wind blowing over the board to propel it forward.
To wind something up means to prepare or organize it so that it can start working or operating. For example, winding up a clock means to turn the handle to prepare it for ticking, or winding up a machine means to prepare it for action.<br><br>It can also mean to become or make someone or something be more tense, anxious, or excited, often in a rather insulting or annoying way. For example, "His excuses for being late started to wind me up."<br><br>Additionally, in sports, a windup is a type of pitch in baseball where the pitcher winds up and releases the ball towards the batter.