Word · Frequency #42409
crosswinds
/ˈkrɒswind/
noun
侧风
crosswinds is the plural of crosswind.
A wind blowing across the direction of travel, especially at a right angle.
- 1.
A wind blowing across a line of travel, especially perpendicularly.
横过行进路线的风,尤指垂直方向。
- 2.
wind blowing across the path of a ship or aircraft
吹过船只或飞机航线的风
横过行进路线的风,尤指垂直方向。；吹过船只或飞机航线的风
In use
The pilot had to adjust for a strong crosswind during landing.
Crosswinds can make driving on a bridge very dangerous.
The sailors prepared for the crosswind as they set sail.
Connections
Word family
- crosswinds
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Learner notes
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