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Gusting: meaning, definitions and examples

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gusting

 

[ ɡʌstɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

weather, wind

Gusting refers to the sudden increase of wind speed or intensity. It is often used to describe weather conditions where the wind picks up abruptly, creating powerful bursts. Gusting can affect various activities such as sailing, flying, or even walking. This term is commonly used in weather reports to indicate turbulent air.

Synonyms

blowing, surging, whipping

Examples of usage

  • The wind was gusting, making it difficult to walk.
  • Gusting conditions can be hazardous for small aircraft.
  • The weather forecast indicated gusting winds up to 40 mph.

Translations

Translations of the word "gusting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desagradável

🇮🇳 घिनौना

🇩🇪 ekelhaft

🇮🇩 menjijikkan

🇺🇦 огидний

🇵🇱 obrzydliwy

🇯🇵 不快な

🇫🇷 dégoûtant

🇪🇸 asqueroso

🇹🇷 iğrenç

🇰🇷 역겨운

🇸🇦 مثير للاشمئزاز

🇨🇿 odporný

🇸🇰 odporný

🇨🇳 令人厌恶的

🇸🇮 ogaben

🇮🇸 ógeðslegur

🇰🇿 жаман

🇬🇪 წამლური

🇦🇿 iyrənc

🇲🇽 asqueroso

Etymology

The term 'gusting' originates from the Middle English word 'guste', which is related to the Old Norse word 'gustr', meaning a blast or a sudden strong current of air. The word evolved over time to encompass the idea of a sudden, explosive burst of wind. Its usage in meteorology has grown particularly in the last century, coinciding with advancements in weather forecasting techniques. Gusting relates closely to other terms used in the context of wind patterns, contributing to our understanding of turbulent atmospheric conditions. As climate science progresses, the term 'gusting' has found relevance in discussions around extreme weather phenomena, capturing the attention of both professionals and the general public.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,444, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.