1. 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.