gust
Translation
gust, blast, burst
Examples
A sudden gust of wind blew my hat off.
A sudden gust of wind blew my hat off.
He felt a gust of anger.
He felt a gust of anger.
Grammar Patterns
a gust of ((sth.)) a sudden strong rush of (sth.) A gust of wind nearly blew me over.
Similar Words
Synonyms: blast, flurry, squall
Etymology
From Old Norse 'gustr', meaning 'a cold blast of wind'.
Memory Tips
Think of a sudden 'gust' of wind that you must brace against.