Light Air (Noun)
Meaning
Wind moving 1-3 knots; 1 on the Beaufort scale.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The sailboat drifted slowly across the lake on the light air, its sails barely filled with wind.
- A light air blew in from the north, causing the flags to stir slightly but not wave vigorously.
- The kite soared high in the sky as the light air caught its sail and lifted it upwards.
- As the sun began to set, a light air developed, carrying the sweet scent of blooming flowers across the garden.
- The sailors had to wait patiently for the wind to pick up, but for now they were stuck in the light air, barely making any progress.