Gusting Meaning in English
word · lemma: gust
Definition
Describing wind blowing in sudden, strong bursts; refers to short periods when the wind becomes much stronger and then calms again.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used to describe weather (wind). Common in forecasts: 'winds gusting to 40 mph'. Often appears with 'winds', 'up to', or speed. Not used for continuous wind—refers only to bursts.
Spanish: ráfagas (de viento) - soplando con fuerzaPortuguese (BR): rajadas (de vento) - soprando fortePortuguese (PT): rajadas (de vento) - soprando forteChinese (Simplified): 阵风 - 大风Chinese (Traditional): 陣風 - 強風Hindi: झोंके मारना (हवा) - तेज़ चलनाArabic: عواصف (رياح) - تهب بقوةBengali: ঝোড়ো হওয়াRussian: порывы (ветра) - шквалитьJapanese: 突風が吹くVietnamese: giật mạnhKorean: 세차게 불다Turkish: fırtına gibi esmek - şiddetli esmekUrdu: جھونکے مارناIndonesian: bertiupan kencang - bertiup dengan kencang
Example Sentences
The wind is gusting outside right now.
basic
The trees were bending in the gusting wind.
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It started gusting just before the rain began.
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Winds are gusting up to 50 miles per hour tonight.
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You can hear the rain against the windows, with the wind gusting hard.
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It’s really gusting out there—hold on to your hat!
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