gust

Noun

Synonyms: blast blow

WordNet 3.0

a strong current of air“the tree was bent almost double by the gust”Synonyms: blast blow

Gust \Gust\, n. [L. gustus; cf. It. & Sp. gusto. [root]46.] [1913 Webster]

1.The sense or pleasure of tasting; relish; gusto. [1913 Webster]

An ox will relish the tender flesh of kids with as much gust and appetite.— Jer. Taylor.[1913 Webster]

2.Gratification of any kind, particularly that which is exquisitely relished; enjoyment. [1913 Webster]

Destroy all creatures for thy sport or gust.— Pope.[1913 Webster]

3.Intellectual taste; fancy. [1913 Webster]

A choice of it may be made according to the gust and manner of the ancients.— Dryden.[1913 Webster]

Gust \Gust\ (g[u^]st), n. [Icel. gustr a cool breeze. Cf. Gush.]

1.A sudden squall; a violent blast of wind; a sudden and brief rushing or driving of the wind. [1913 Webster]

Snow, and hail, stormy gust and flaw.— Milton.[1913 Webster]

2.A sudden violent burst of passion. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]

Gust \Gust\, v. t. [Cf. L. gustare, It. gustare, Sp. gustar. See GUST a relish.] To taste; to have a relish for. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]