Rapid fluctuations in wind speed with a variation of 10 knots (11.5 mph) or more between peaks and lulls. 

(Abbrev. G) - A rapid fluctuation of wind speed with variations of 10 knots or more between peaks and lulls.

1580s, "sudden squall of wind," possibly a dialectal survival from Old Norse gustr "a cold blast of wind" (related to gusa "to gush, spurt") or Old High German gussa &quo [..]

1813, from gust (n.). Related: Gusted; gusting.

sudden, strong wind.

A gust is any sudden increase of wind of short duration, usually a few seconds.

a strong current of air; "the tree was bent almost double by the gust" Wind is the flow of gases on a large scale. On Earth, wind consists of the bulk movement of air. In out [..]

a sudden burst or rushing out of wind or laughter

 taste, relish.

(n) a strong current of air

A brief sudden increase in wind speed. Generally the duration is less than 20 seconds and the fluctuation greater than 10 miles per hour. In Canada, gust is defined as a sudden, brief increase in wind [..]

A sudden significant increase in or rapid fluctuations of wind speed. Peak wind must reach at least 16 knots (18 miles per hour) and the variation between peaks and lulls is at least 10 knots (11.5 mi [..]

A sudden, brief increase in wind speed lasting for at least 20 seconds.

Short period increase in strength of wind.

A puff of strong wind; as in: Sailing is more challenging in gusty winds.

A brief sudden increase in wind speed. Generally the duration is less than 20 seconds and the fluctuation greater than 10 mph (16 km/h).

1. A sudden brief increase in the speed of the wind of more transient character than a squall, and followed by a lull or slackening of the wind. 2. The violet wind or squall that accompanies a thunder [..]

A sudden increase of wind speed of short duration, usually a few seconds.

A sudden brief increase in wind; according to U.S. weather observing practice, gusts are reported when the variation in wind speed between peaks and lulls is at least 10 knots.

(Abbrev. G) - A rapid fluctuation of wind speed with variations of 10 knots or more between peaks and lulls.

Where the wind changes strength dramatically. A gust is a period of wind where the wind is significantly stronger than its average strength.

A sudden significant increase in or rapid fluctuations of wind speed. Peak wind must reach at least 16 knots (18 miles per hour) and the variation between peaks and lulls is at least 10 knots (11.5 miles per hour). The duration is usually less twenty seconds.

A sudden increase of wind speed of short duration, usually a few seconds.

A sudden, brief increase in the speed of the wind. It is of a more transient character than a squall and is followed by a lull or slackening in the wind speed. Generally, winds are least gusty over la [..]

A violent, abrupt rush of wind (generally less than 20 seconds).

A sudden, brief increase in wind speed.

A brief sudden increase in wind speed

A sudden significant increase in or rapid fluctuations of wind speed. Peak wind must reach at least 16 knots (18 miles per hour) and the variation between peaks and lulls is at least 10 knots (11.5 miles per hour). The duration is usually less twenty seconds.

A brief sudden increase in wind speed. Generally the duration is less than 20 seconds and the fluctuation greater than 10 mph. Hail

A sudden significant increase in or rapid fluctuations of wind speed. Peak wind must reach at least 16 knots (18 miles per hour) and the variation between peaks and lulls is at least 10 knots (11.5 mi [..]

A sudden significant increase in or rapid fluctuations of wind speed

A (Wind) Gust is a sudden significant increase in, or rapid variation of wind speed. Usually a gust lasts less than twenty seconds.

(Abbrev. G) - A rapid fluctuation of wind speed with variations of 10 knots or more between peaks and lulls.

A sudden significant increase in or rapid fluctuations of wind speed. Peak wind must reach at least 16 knots (18 miles per hour) and the variation between peaks and lulls is at least 10 knots (11.5 mi [..]

A sudden significant increase in or rapid fluctuations of wind speed. Peak wind must reach at least 16 knots (18 miles per hour) and the variation between peaks and lulls is at least 10 knots (11.5 miles per hour). The duration is usually less twenty seconds.

A strong, abrupt rush of wind. Any rush or outburst (of water, emotion etc.). en|windflaw

Dutch short form of Gustaaf or Augustus.