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wind′ shear′

Physics, Meteorologythe rate at which wind velocity changes from point to point in a given direction.
Physics, Meteorology, Aeronautics, Aeronauticsa condition, dangerous to aircraft, in which the speed or direction of the wind changes abruptly. Cf. microburst.

1940–45

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