Thesaurus: gust

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1. n. A sudden squall; a violent blast of wind; a sudden and brief rushing or driving of the wind. Snow, and hail, stormy gust and flaw.
2. n. A sudden violent burst of passion.
3. n. The sense or pleasure of tasting; relish; gusto.
4. n. Gratification of any kind, particularly that which is exquisitely relished; enjoyment.
5. n. Intellectual taste; fancy.
6. v. t. To taste; to have a relish for.
7. n. a strong current of air
8. 1. A sudden squall; a violent blast of wind; a sudden and brief rushing or driving of the wind. Snow, and hail, stormy gust and flaw. Milton. 2. A sudden violent burst of passion. Bacon. 1. The sense or pleasure of tasting; relish; gusto. An ox will relish the tender flesh of kids with as much gust and appetite. Jer. Taylor. 2. Gratification of any kind, particularly that which is exquisitely relished; enjoyment. Destroy all creatures for thy sport or gust. Pope. 3. Intellectual taste; fancy. A choice of it may be made according to the gust and manner of the ancients. Dryden. To taste; to have a relish for. [Obs.]
9. To taste; to have a relish for. [Obs.]
10. v:18/n:82 n. a strong current of air