Meaning & use
gust
A sudden, brief rush of strong wind that passes quickly.
See it in a sentence
A gust of wind tore the umbrella right out of her hands.
Sudden gusts made it difficult for the pilot to land the small plane.
A note on using this word
Gust describes a short burst, unlike a steady wind or a sustained storm.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To blow suddenly and strongly for a brief period, then die down.
The wind gusted to nearly fifty miles per hour during the afternoon storm.
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