Windsock (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 air traffic controller used the windsock on the runway to gauge wind direction before clearing the plane for takeoff.
- At the small airfield, a simple windsock was the primary means of determining wind patterns for pilots.
- Located near the hangar, the brightly colored windsock blew steadily in the morning breeze.
- Before attempting to land, the pilot checked the windsock to ensure he was facing the correct direction.
- As the storm approached, the airport's windsock flailed wildly, indicating strong and potentially hazardous winds.