windflaws
/ˈwɪndˌflɔz/
noun
- Sudden, brief gusts or flaws of wind; irregular bursts of wind that disturb the smooth flow of air.
- The sailors watched for windflaws that could suddenly fill or spill the sails.
- During the hike, we felt occasional windflaws that made the trees sway unpredictably.
- Windflaws swept across the lake, creating patches of ripples on the otherwise calm surface.