Definition of gust
(Entry 1 of 3)
2
: keen delight
gust
noun (2)Definition of gust (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: a sudden brief rush of wind
2
: a sudden outburst : surge
a gust of emotion
gust
verb
gusted; gusting; gusts
Definition of gust (Entry 3 of 3)
: to blow in gusts
winds gusting up to 40 mph
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The first known use of gust was in the 15th century
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