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windsock

 

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Noun windsock has 1 sense
  1. windsock, sock, air sock, wind sleeve, wind cone, drogue - a truncated cloth cone mounted on a mast; used (e.g., at airports) to show the direction of the wind
    --1 is a kind of visual signal

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Windsock

Description:

A windsock, also known as a wind cone, is a conical textile tube designed to indicate the direction and strength of the wind. It consists of a long, tapered fabric attached to a pole or mast. Windsocks are often used at airports, helipads, and other facilities to assist pilots in determining wind conditions for takeoff and landing.

Senses:

1. Noun: A device used to measure wind direction and velocity.

2. Verb: To move or sway with the direction of the wind.

Examples:

1. The windsock at the airport pointed towards the east, signaling that the pilots should approach the runway from that direction.

2. We need to replace the old windsock with a new one to ensure accurate wind readings.

3. Watching the windsocks flutter in the breeze, Sarah felt a sense of calm and serenity.

4. The windsocks on the boats revealed that the wind was strong enough for sailing.

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