Definition of crosswind
: a wind blowing in a direction not parallel to a course (as of an airplane)
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But your body tends to dehydrate more in crosswind.
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Last month, Jon’s brother, Chris, who's also a World Cup champion, was thrown off by a 45-miles-per-hour crosswind at an event in China.
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But due to the continuing weather threat, especially crosswinds and poor visibility, motorcycles, recreational vehicles and trucks carrying glass were forbidden on the bridge, according the Causeway Police Department said.
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The Federal Aviation Administration currently uses the crosswind runway for some nighttime arrivals.
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At highway speeds, the slab-sided Versa gets batted about by crosswinds, making for an unnerving driving experience.
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The pilot may not be satisfied with his aircraft’s speed or height, or may be concerned about crosswinds.
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There was a headwind on the MacArthur Causeway, a crosswind on Ocean Drive, another punch in the face on the Rickenbacker and blustery tunnels on downtown streets.
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The hood is curved to help reduce drag, and, along with zero front and rear lift aerodynamics, helps keep the Q60 stable at high speeds and in crosswind conditions, while vents in the front fender pull air out of the engine area.
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First Known Use of crosswind
circa 1641
CROSSWIND Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of crosswind for English Language Learners
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: a wind that blows across the direction that something (such as an airplane) is moving in
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See words that rhyme with crosswind Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about crosswind
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