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    gust
    /ɡʌst/

    noun

    verb

    • 1. (of the wind) blow in gusts: "the wind was gusting through the branches of the tree"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGUST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Meaning of gust in English. gust. noun [ C ] uk / ɡʌst / us / ɡʌst / Add to word list. a sudden strong wind: gust of A sudden gust of wind blew his umbrella inside out. figurative She could hear gusts of laughter (= sudden, loud laughter) from within the room. Synonym. blast. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Wind & winds. anemometer.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › gustGust Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : a sudden brief rush of wind. 2. : a sudden outburst : surge. a gust of emotion. gustily. ˈgə-stə-lē. adverb. gustiness. ˈgə-stē-nəs. noun. gusty. ˈgə-stē.

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › gustGust - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A gust is a strong, short burst of air. If you're walking around on a brisk, cold day, hold on to your papers tightly — a gust of wind could sweep in and send your notes flying into the air.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › gustGUST Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Gust definition: a sudden, strong blast of wind.. See examples of GUST used in a sentence.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGUST | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    noun [ C ] us / ɡʌst / uk / ɡʌst / Add to word list. a sudden strong wind: gust of A sudden gust of wind blew his umbrella inside out. figurative She could hear gusts of laughter (= sudden, loud laughter) from within the room. Synonym. blast. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Wind & winds. anemometer. blast. chinook. crosswind. cyclonic.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGUST definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    1. countable noun. A gust is a short, strong, sudden rush of wind. A gust of wind drove down the valley. [ + of] A hurricane-force gust blew off part of a church tower. Synonyms: blast, blow, rush, breeze More Synonyms of gust. 2. verb. When the wind gusts, it blows with short, strong, sudden rushes. The wind gusted again. [VERB]

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › gustGust - definition of gust by The Free Dictionary

    n. 1. (Physical Geography) a sudden blast of wind. 2. a sudden rush of smoke, sound, etc. 3. an outburst of emotion. vb ( intr) (Physical Geography) to blow in gusts: the wind was gusting to more than 50 mph.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishgust noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of gust noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. www.yourdictionary.com › gustGust Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    A gust of wind flung snow into her face. The house groaned as a gust of wind bombarded it. A gust of wind tore the hood from her head and snatched at her hair.

  11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › gustgust | meaning of gust in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

    gust meaning, definition, what is gust: a sudden strong movement of wind, air, r...: Learn more.