gust

3 definitions • 4 examples

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.

to blow strongly:

gust to Winds gusting to 50 mph brought down power lines.

a sudden, strong wind that blows for a very short time:

A sudden gust lifted his trailer and tossed it on its side.