stiff wind

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a strong wind that is difficult to move against

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Examples (10)

  • There was a stiff wind blowing.
  • We had to battle against a stiff wind on our hike.
  • The forecast warned of a stiff wind later in the day.
  • Sailors often welcome a stiff wind for faster journeys.
  • Despite the stiff wind, the determined cyclist pushed forward.
  • The flag snapped loudly in the stiff wind.
  • They struggled to put up the tent in the face of a stiff wind.
  • A stiff wind swept across the open plains, chilling everything.
  • If a stiff wind develops, we might have to cancel the outdoor event.
  • The trees swayed violently under the force of the stiff wind.