লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।
এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।
crosswind
This term is primarily used in technical contexts related to aviation, maritime navigation, and automotive safety. It describes a specific vector of wind that acts perpendicularly to the path of motion, creating a lateral force that pushes the vehicle off course. This differs from a headwind or tailwind, which act along the axis of travel.
In practical usage, the word often carries a connotation of instability or danger, as it requires the operator to apply corrective steering or "crab" into the wind to maintain a straight track. It is most frequently encountered in weather reports for pilots or in driving manuals regarding high-profile vehicles.
Meanings
Examples
The pilot struggled to keep the plane centered on the runway due to a strong crosswind.
Watch out for the crosswind as you merge onto the highway.
A sudden crosswind pushed the small boat off its intended course.
I can barely keep the bike straight in this crosswind.
The aircraft made a crabbed approach to compensate for the crosswind.
We need to check the crosswind component before attempting the landing.
The truck swayed dangerously when hit by a powerful crosswind on the bridge.
Is there a significant crosswind at the airport right now?