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crosswind
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crosswind [′krȯs‚wind]
(meteorology)
A wind which has a component directed perpendicularly to the course (or heading) of an exposed, moving object.


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Airbus A380 successfully completed crosswind tests at Keflavik this month, carrying out five takeoffs and six landings in crosswinds measuring 40-56 kt.
2% at 80 km/h with improved stability, compensate for crosswinds and oversteer, and improve trailer stability by calculating the correct steering input and using the torque at the steering wheel to get the driver to steer in the right direction.
Updraft/downdraft: Secondary schools in the crosswinds of reform.
 
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