prevailing wind

Examples (10)

• The village is sheltered from the prevailing wind by the hills.
• Sailors must always consider the direction of the prevailing wind.
• Due to the prevailing wind, trees often lean to one side.
• The architect designed the building to withstand strong prevailing winds.
• Historically, maritime trade routes were influenced by the prevailing winds.
• Is the prevailing wind from the west or the east here?
• The climate of the island is greatly affected by the prevailing wind patterns.
• Farmers often plant hedges to protect their crops from the harsh prevailing winds.
• Understanding the prevailing wind helps in predicting local weather.
• The constant prevailing wind has shaped the coastal landscape over centuries.