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Definition of windsock

windsock

/ˈwɪnd.sɑːk/
wind · sock
Plural:windsocks
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windsock Lexical Profile

windsock Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A conical textile tube mounted on a mast to indicate the direction and approximate speed of the wind, commonly used at airfields, helipads, and chemical plants.

Example

"The pilot checked the orange windsock beside the runway to gauge the crosswind before landing."

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• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Windsock. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/windsock
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