crosswind Meaning & Definition

  • En [ ˈkrɒs.wɪnd]
  • Us [ ˈkrɑːs.wɪnd]

Meaning of crosswind In English

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Examples of crosswind

  • More upwind approaching flies flew over the net than did crosswind approachers.

  • More crosswind approaching flies turned away from the net than flew over it, whereas, although not significant, there is a suggestion that the reverse was true for upwind approachers.

  • To ensure safety during crosswinds and mist it is necessary to divert or cancel services there oftener than is desirable.

  • The interaction between the main runway and the crosswind in the limited times that it will be used would not impact on safety.

  • It is the case that crosswind diversions represent only a small proportion of total diversions.

  • Crosswinds can be a hazard on motorways and other high speed roads in open country.

  • Some diversion of services is caused by crosswinds and sea-mist from time to time.

  • The equivalent figures with increased use of the crosswind runway are 800 and 200 respectively.

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