Air Sock (Noun)
Meaning
A truncated cloth cone mounted on a mast; used (e.g., at airports) to show the direction of the wind.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The airport used an air sock to help pilots gauge the direction and speed of the wind for takeoff and landing.
- Air traffic controllers relied on the air sock to make informed decisions about flight schedules and patterns.
- The air sock was a simple and effective tool for determining the direction of the wind on the airfield.
- The gusty conditions made the air sock dance wildly on its mast, providing a visual warning to pilots.
- The control tower checked the air sock frequently to stay informed about changes in wind direction and velocity.