gust

[Gust]

A gust is a strong, short burst of air. If you're walking around on a brisk, cold day, hold on to your papers tightly a gust of wind could sweep in and send your notes flying into the air.

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A sudden squall; a violent blast of wind; a sudden and brief rushing or driving of the wind. Snow, and hail, stormy gust and flaw.

Noun
a strong current of air; "the tree was bent almost double by the gust"


n.
A sudden squall; a violent blast of wind; a sudden and brief rushing or driving of the wind. Snow, and hail, stormy gust and flaw.

n.
A sudden violent burst of passion.

n.
The sense or pleasure of tasting; relish; gusto.

n.
Gratification of any kind, particularly that which is exquisitely relished; enjoyment.

n.
Intellectual taste; fancy.

v. t.
To taste; to have a relish for.


Gust

Gust , n. [Icel. gustr a cool breeze. Cf. Gush.] 1. A sudden squall; a violent blast of wind; a sudden and brief rushing or driving of the wind. Snow, and hail, stormy gust and flaw. Milton. 2. A sudden violent burst of passion. Bacon.

Gust

Gust, n. [L. gustus; cf. It. & Sp. gusto. &root;46.] 1. The sense or pleasure of tasting; relish; gusto.
An ox will relish the tender flesh of kids with as much gust and appetite.
2. Gratification of any kind, particularly that which is exquisitely relished; enjoyment.
Destroy all creatures for thy sport or gust.
3. Intellectual taste; fancy.
A choice of it may be made according to the gust and manner of the ancients. Dryden.

Gust

Gust, v. t. [Cf. L. gustare, It. gustare, Sp. gustar. See GUST a relish.] To taste; to have a relish for. [Obs.]

A sudden squall; a violent blast of wind; a sudden and brief rushing or driving of the wind. Snow, and hail, stormy gust and flaw.

The sense or pleasure of tasting; relish; gusto.

To taste; to have a relish for.

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Usage Examples

Each sudden gust of light explains itself as flames, but neither they, nor even bombs redoubled on the hills tonight can quite include me in their fear.

Misspelled Form

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Other Usage Examples

There is a powerful need for people to feel that gust of hope rise up again.

'Peace Train' is a song I wrote, the message of which continues to breeze thunderously through the hearts of millions. There is a powerful need for people to feel that gust of hope rise up again.

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