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Gust

/ɡˈʌst/
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(noun) A strong, abrupt rush of wind.

A gust of wind swelled the sails.
A gust of wind blew a shower of rain directly into my face.
CEFR Practice Quiz
A powerful ____ of wind blew my hat right off my head and carried it far down the beach.

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