noun
- a wind that blows across the path of a moving vehicle or aircraft
Examples
- The pilot had to adjust for the strong crosswind during landing.
- Crosswinds made it difficult to keep the car in its lane.
- The airport closed due to dangerous crosswind conditions.
- Motorcyclists are especially vulnerable to sudden crosswinds.
- The crosswind pushed the small plane off course.
- Drivers should reduce speed when crosswinds are forecast.