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Crosswind Definition & Meaning

crosswind
noun
  1. wind blowing across the path of a ship or aircraft

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Frequently asked questions

What does crosswind mean?
wind blowing across the path of a ship or aircraft
What part of speech is crosswind?
Crosswind is a noun.

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