gusted UK
ˈɡʌstɪd
See also: gusty (US)
Definition

Definition of gusted - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

weatherRareUKaffected by a sudden strong windRareUK
  • The hikers were gusted and had to hold onto their hats.
  • The tents were gusted, making them flap wildly.
  • The umbrellas were gusted, almost flying away.
blustery windblown
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Origin of gusted

Old Norse, gusa (to gush)

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  1. French:secoué, ...
  2. German:windgepeitscht, ...
  3. Italian:sferzato dal vento, ...
  4. Spanish:ventoso, ...
  5. Portuguese:ventados, ...
  6. Chinese:被风吹的, ...
  7. Japanese:突風に吹かれた, ...
  8. Arabic:مُعَصَّف, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִפְגַּע מֵרוּחַ עַזָּה, ...
  10. Russian:порывистый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:обдуті вітром, ...
  12. Hindi:तेज़ हवा से प्रभावित, ...
gust
ɡʌst

Definition of gust - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
meteorologysudden strong burst of wind
  • A gust of wind knocked the hat off his head..
blast blow squall
2.
emotionsudden intense expression of emotion
  • A gust of laughter erupted from the crowd..
burst eruption outburst

Verb

intr.
weatherblow with sudden, strong rushes of wind
  • The wind began to gust, shaking the trees.
bluster squall
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device securing aircraft controls against wind
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Origin of gust

Old Norse, gustr (a cold blast of wind)

Examples of gust in a sentence

  • A sudden gust disrupted the outdoor event.
  • A gust of anger flashed across his face.
  • She felt a gust of joy when she saw her friend.
  • Winds will gust along the coastline tonight.
  • Storms often gust through the valley suddenly.

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  1. French:rafale, s'engouffrer, ...
  2. German:Böe, böen, ...
  3. Italian:raffica, soffiare a raffiche, ...
  4. Spanish:ráfaga, soplar en ráfagas, ...
  5. Portuguese:rajada, soprar em rajadas, ...
  6. Chinese:一阵风, 劲吹, ...
  7. Japanese:突風, 吹き荒れる, ...
  8. Arabic:هَبَّة, عَصَفَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַשַּׁב רוּחַ, לְהִתְחַזֵּק בְּמִשָּׁבִים, ...
  10. Russian:порыв ветра, налетать порывами, ...
  11. Ukrainian:порив вітру, поривчасто дути/подути, ...
  12. Hindi:झोंका, झोंकों से चलना, ...

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