Gusts
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of gust, meaning brief, strong bursts of wind, sometimes relevant in environmental law or property disputes.
The contract accounted for damage caused by sudden gusts during the storm.
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of gust, meaning to blow in strong bursts.
The contract specified liabilities if the wind gusts exceeded certain speeds.
Forms
- gust
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Commentary
Commonly appears in contracts or insurance contexts addressing weather-related contingencies.
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