Types of wind - synonyms or related words
a wind that blows across the direction that you are travelling in
a small whirlwind (=strong circular wind) that is common in hot dry parts of the US. Dust devils are much smaller than tornadoes and do not usually cause damage.
a wind that blows from the east
a very strong wind
a wind that blows in the opposite direction to the one in which you are moving
a cold, dry wind from the north that is common in the south of France
a gentle wind that blows from the sea onto the land
a hot wind that begins in the Sahara and moves across the Mediterranean, often bringing dust
a wind that blows in the same direction in which a vehicle is moving. A wind that blows directly towards a vehicle is called a headwind.
a very strong wind that goes quickly round in a circle or funnel
a wind that blows continuously towards the equator (=the imaginary line around the middle of the Earth)
a natural current of air that moves fast enough for you to feel it
a period of bad weather when there is a lot of wind but no rain
a gentle wind