thickwind

/ˈθɪkˌwaɪnd/

Definitions

1. noun

a gust of strong wind; a sudden, powerful blast of air

“The thickwind knocked over the old street lamps, causing a power outage in the area.”

2. adjective

having a strong, sudden, and often violent gust of wind

“The thickwind weather conditions made it difficult for the pilots to navigate the small plane.”

Synonyms

  • blast
  • gust
  • sudden wind

Antonyms

  • gentle breeze
  • still air