Descriptionary

wedge a broad tornado that is wider than it is tall and may, in fact, be as wide as 1 mile. Also known as a stovepipe.

windfall timber, fruit, or any debris knocked down by the wind.

windshear the shearing force of a sudden powerful burst of wind, a noted hazard to aircraft.

wind sock cone-shaped bag hung at airports for detecting wind direction.

zephyr a west wind, or any gentle wind.

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