gust

UK
/ɡʌst/
US
/ɡʌst/

Translations

gustnoun
gusts
pl
UK
/ɡʌst/
US
/ɡʌst/
A sudden gust of wind knocked over the trash can.
Внезапный порыв ветра опрокинул мусорный бак.
The boat rocked violently in the gust.
Лодка сильно качалась в шквале.
Additional translations
порыв ветра
gustverb
gusted
Past Simple
gusted
Past Participle
gusting
Gerund
UK
/ɡʌst/
US
/ɡʌst/
The wind began to gust fiercely.
Ветер начал сильно дуть.
Additional translations
подавать порывистое дуновение

Definitions

gustnoun
A brief, strong rush of wind.
The gust of wind nearly knocked me off my feet as I walked down the street.
A sudden burst of something such as rain, sound, or emotion.
There was a gust of laughter from the audience when the comedian delivered the punchline.
(archaic) Keen enjoyment, relish, or liking for something.
In his youth he had a gust for adventure that led him to distant lands.
gustverb
To blow or rush in a sudden, strong burst of wind.
The wind began to gust, making it difficult to walk against it.
(transitive, rare) To cause (something) to blow or be driven in sudden bursts of wind.
The helicopter's rotors gusted sand across the landing zone.