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Synonyms for gust

Grammar : Noun
Spell : guhst
Phonetic Transcription : gʌst

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Définition of gust

Origin :
  • 1580s, possibly a dialectal survival from Old Norse gustr "a cold blast of wind" (related to gusa "to gush, spurt") or Old High German gussa "flood," both from Proto-Germanic *gustiz, from PIE *gheus-, from root *gheu- "to pour" (see found (2)). Probably originally in English as a nautical term. As a verb, from 1813. Related: Gusted; gusting.
  • noun rush, eruption
Example sentences :
  • He brought in with him a gust of wind that caused the lamp to smoke.
  • Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
  • Then in a gust of confidence and gratitude, “I will live all my days for you, Tom!”
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • He went off like a gust of wind and plunged into the adjoining room.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • A gust of wind and sleet rushed through the opening and stung their faces.
  • Extract from : « The Inn at the Red Oak » by Latta Griswold
  • Another, a third, and a fourth gust rattled and shook the rickety frame.
  • Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald
  • A gust of wind drove against the house, and sank as suddenly.
  • Extract from : « Heather and Snow » by George MacDonald
  • The others insisted, but she shook her head, seized again with a gust of gaiety.
  • Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola
  • A gust of wind had already clutched them, and carried them away.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 350, December 1844 » by Various
  • Then she turned on me with a gust of fierce impatience which took my breath away.
  • Extract from : « The Rise of Roscoe Paine » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Davy was reeling about madly, and singing and laughing in gust on gust.
  • Extract from : « Capt'n Davy's Honeymoon » by Hall Caine

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