wind drops

Frequency: 6.59.3 per million words

the wind suddenly becomes weaker or stops

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Examples (10)

  • Let's wait until the wind drops before setting sail.
  • The forecast says the wind will drop by evening.
  • As the sun set, the wind slowly dropped, making the evening calm.
  • We hoped the strong wind would drop so we could have our picnic.
  • If the wind doesn't drop soon, the flight might be delayed.
  • The sailors watched anxiously, waiting for the wind to drop.
  • After an hour, the incessant wind finally dropped, bringing a welcome silence.
  • It's unlikely the wind will drop much before midnight.
  • When the wind drops, the temperature often feels warmer.
  • Despite the initial gusts, the wind had dropped considerably by dawn.