buffeting
/ˈbʌfɪtɪŋ/
noun
- The act of striking or hitting repeatedly, or the effect of being struck repeatedly, especially by wind, waves, or other forces.
- The boat's crew endured constant buffeting from the rough waves.
- The old house showed signs of years of buffeting by coastal winds.
- The plane experienced severe buffeting during the thunderstorm.
adjective
- Striking or hitting repeatedly, especially with force.
- The buffeting winds made it impossible to walk upright.
- They could hear the buffeting rain against the windows all night.
- The buffeting waves crashed over the deck of the ship.