(~s, ~ing, ~ed)
1.
A ~ is a short, strong, sudden rush of wind.
A ~ of wind drove down the valley...
A hurricane-force ~ blew off part of a church tower.
N-COUNT: oft N of n
2.
When the wind ~s, it blows with short, strong, sudden rushes.
The wind ~ed again...
The wind ~ed up to 164 miles an hour.
VERB: V, V prep/adv
3.
If you feel a ~ of emotion, you feel the emotion suddenly and intensely.
...a small ~ of pleasure.
N-COUNT: N of n