Calm Air (Noun)
Meaning
Wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The meteorologist reported calm air over the entire region with no wind at all.
- Sailors prefer to avoid setting sail in calm air as it can hinder navigation.
- The calm air at dawn was ideal for taking precise measurements with our weather equipment.
- Birdwatchers particularly enjoy calm air days as the wildlife seems to become more active.
- On mornings with calm air it's more challenging for glider pilots to gain adequate altitude.