gusting
/ˈɡʌstɪŋ/
verb
- To blow or rush in strong, sudden bursts (of wind or air).
- Cold air gusted through the open window, making the curtains dance.
- The helicopter struggled to land as the wind gusted unpredictably.
- The wind was gusting up to 50 miles per hour during the storm.
adjective
- Characterized by or involving strong, sudden bursts of wind.
- We canceled the picnic because of the gusting conditions.
- The gusting breeze made it hard to keep the kite in the air.
- The gusting winds knocked over trash cans and broke tree branches.
Antonyms
noun
- The action or occurrence of wind blowing in strong, sudden bursts.
- The gusting of the wind kept us awake all night.
- The constant gusting made the tent flap noisily.
- Pilots must be trained to handle sudden gusting during takeoff.