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wind sock

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun wind sock 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 indicator; visual signal

Definitions from the Web

Wind sock

Definition:

A wind sock is a conical-shaped cloth tube that indicates wind direction and velocity.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

  • 1. A device used to detect wind direction and speed.

Usages:

  • 1. Airports and airfields often have wind socks to help pilots determine wind conditions before takeoff.
    Example Sentence: The pilot checked the wind sock before landing the plane.
  • 2. Wind socks are also found in smaller scales at marinas, golf courses, and industrial sites.
    Example Sentence: The wind sock at the marina showed a strong breeze, perfect for sailing.
  • 3. Wind socks can be useful for outdoor activities such as kite flying, wind surfing, and paragliding.
    Example Sentence: John used the wind sock to determine the direction for launching his kite.

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