fewmets

/ˈfjuːmɛts/

Definitions

1. noun

plural of fewmet, a unit of measurement for wind, equal to a gust of 50 knots (93 km/h) or a gale

“The sailors had to navigate through the storm with winds measured in fewmets.”

Synonyms

  • breezes
  • gusts

Antonyms

  • calms
  • stillnesses