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Windstoß — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • blast noun An explosion, or the powerful rush of air and force it creates.
  • bluster noun Loud, blustering talk that is more show than substance; empty bravado.
  • flaw noun A defect or imperfection, often one that is hidden or not obvious at first.
  • flurry noun A brief, light snowfall.
  • puff noun A short burst of breath, air, or smoke.

Senses

Windstoß is used for these senses in English:

  • blast A violent gust of wind (in windy weather) or apparent wind (around a moving vehicle).
  • bluster A gust of wind.
  • flaw A sudden burst or gust of wind of short duration; windflaw.
  • flurry A sudden and brief blast or gust; a light, temporary breeze.
  • puff (countable) A sharp exhalation of a small amount of breath through the mouth.

blast — full definition

  1. noun An explosion, or the powerful rush of air and force it creates.
  2. noun A sudden strong gust of wind or air.
  3. noun An extremely enjoyable time.
  4. verb To blow something up or break it apart with explosives.
  5. verb To play something, especially music, extremely loudly.

bluster — full definition

  1. noun Loud, blustering talk that is more show than substance; empty bravado.
  2. noun A sudden strong gust or blast, especially of wind.
  3. verb To talk loudly and aggressively, often to intimidate or to cover up weakness.
  4. verb Of wind: to blow in strong, noisy gusts.

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