Meaning of GUST
| Pronunciation: | | gust
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| | Definition: | | [n] a strong current of air; "the tree was bent almost double by the gust" |
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| | Synonyms: | | blast, blow |
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| | See Also: | | bluster, puff, puff of air, sandblast, whiff, wind | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Gust\, n. [Icel. gustr a cool breeze. Cf. {Gush}.]
1. A sudden squall; a violent blast of wind; a sudden and
brief rushing or driving of the wind. Snow, and hail,
stormy gust and flaw. --Milton.
2. A sudden violent burst of passion. --Bacon.
\Gust\, n. [L. gustus; cf. It. & Sp. gusto. [root]46.]
1. The sense or pleasure of tasting; relish; gusto.
An ox will relish the tender flesh of kids with as
much gust and appetite. --Jer. Taylor.
2. Gratification of any kind, particularly that which is
exquisitely relished; enjoyment.
Destroy all creatures for thy sport or gust. --Pope.
3. Intellectual taste; fancy.
A choice of it may be made according to the gust and
manner of the ancients. --Dryden.
\Gust\, v. t. [Cf. L. gustare, It. gustare, Sp. gustar. See
{GUST} a relish.]
To taste; to have a relish for. [Obs.]
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