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crosswind::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | air current, current of air, wind |
Examples of crosswind
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He was also flying in cloud below the minimum altitude and in a heavy crosswind.
From the nzherald.co.nz
He would also be able to tell if a crosswind was nudging the plane off course.
From the sciencedaily.com
It's like battling a crosswind while being thrown to the edge of the carousel.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The road to recovery in 2011 has two speed bumps and one strong crosswind.
From the theatlantic.com
More typical is the gale blowing from dead ahead or the deceptively strong crosswind.
From the time.com
He converted 3 field goals, including a 41-yarder into a fierce crosswind.
From the dailyherald.com
Disc wheels are very aerodynamic, but heavy, and can turn into a sail in a strong crosswind.
From the fresnobee.com
McDonnell also reported that the crosswind runway would remain open.
From the orlandosentinel.com
As she approached the bridge, she was caught in a crosswind and the aircraft began to crab.
From the en.wikipedia.org
- Wind blowing across the path of a ship or aircraft
- A crosswind is any wind that has a perpendicular component to the line or direction of travel. In aviation, a crosswind is the component of wind that is blowing across the runway making landings and takeoffs more difficult than if the wind were blowing straight down the runway. ...
- (Crosswinds (album)) Crosswinds is an album by folk rock band Capercaillie. Recorded in three days & mixed in two.
- When the wind is blowing at, or approximately, 90 degrees to your line of flight, take off or landing.
- Flight path at right angle to the runway at departure end.
- A condition where winds are blowing across the runway instead of along it. Strong crosswinds pose a hazard for Shuttle landings since the orbiter has no power of its own to fly, and last minute course corrections on landings are difficult.
- A wind blowing perpendicular to the course of a moving object. Often used when referring to winds affecting ballistics.
- Wind that comes from the side. Bad news for riders!
- The dog proceeds with the wind at either side.
