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canyon wind |
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canyon wind [′kan·yən ¦wind] (meteorology) Also known as gorge wind. The mountain wind of a canyon; that is, the nighttime down-canyon flow of air caused by cooling at the canyon walls. Any wind modified by being forced to flow through a canyon or gorge; its speed may be increased as a jet-effect wind, and its direction is rigidly controlled. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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