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gust

Pronunciation: /gʌst/

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Definition of gust

noun

  • a sudden strong rush of wind.
  • a sudden burst of something such as rain, sound, or emotion:gusts of rain and snow flurried through the open door

verb

[no object]
  • (of the wind) blow in gusts:the wind was gusting through the branches of the tree

Origin:

late 16th century: from Old Norse gustr, related to gjósa 'to gush'

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