Wind Sleeve (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
- Pilots checked the wind sleeve to determine the direction of the wind before taking off.
- The airfield's wind sleeve was damaged in the storm and needed to be replaced.
- The wind sleeve is a crucial piece of equipment for safe and efficient airport operations.
- Before landing, the pilot looked for the wind sleeve on the runway to gauge the wind direction.
- Airport personnel regularly inspect the wind sleeve to ensure it's not damaged or obstructed.