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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. 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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There was a crosswind that made it impossible for the small plane to complete the turn and blew it into the apartment building. Airbus A380 successfully completed crosswind tests at Keflavik this month, carrying out five takeoffs and six landings in crosswinds measuring 40-56 kt. Felix pushed through a swirling crosswind and won the 200 meters in 22. |
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