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Crosswind

Noun:

1. A wind blowing across the direction of travel or at an angle to it.

Example sentences:

• The pilot skillfully adjusted the plane's course to compensate for the strong crosswind.
• Cyclists need to be cautious while riding in crosswinds as it can cause them to lose balance.

Adjective:

1. Of, relating to, or affected by a crosswind.

Example sentences:

• Due to the crosswind conditions, the aircraft had a bumpy landing.
• During the race, the cyclists had to battle the challenging crosswind conditions.

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