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windsock a truncated cone of textile mounted on a mast so that it is free to rotate about a vertical axis: used, esp at airports, to indicate the local wind direction 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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Windsocks are essential for detecting wind direction in case of poisonous gas leaks or chemicals spills. No one ever said accuracy was necessary to have a radio show because its hosts are the windsocks of the media. Spring in Fukuoka encourages children to picnic under bright pink cherry blossoms, raise carp windsocks for Children's Day and start a new school year by practicing calligraphy. |
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