apickaback

/əˌpɪkəˈbæk/

Definitions

1. noun

A turning or shifting movement, especially of the wind.

“The sailors watched for signs of an apickaback in the weather forecast.”

2. verb

To turn or shift direction, especially of the wind.

“The storm began to apickaback and move towards the shore.”

Synonyms

  • change
  • shift

Antonyms

  • settle
  • stabilize