wind rose

[ wind ]

noun

1. a map symbol showing, for a given locality or area, the frequency and strength of the wind from various directions.
2. a diagram showing the relation of wind direction to other weather conditions at a given location.

wind rose

/ wɪnd /

noun

1. a diagram with radiating lines showing the frequency and strength of winds from each direction affecting a specific place

Word History and Origins

Origin of wind rose¹

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

Meanwhile the wind rose higher, and the tide gained on the rocks, and the sacred darkness came down.

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The storm that had been threatening all day now began to increase, the wind rose rapidly and the sea became very rough.

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By this time the rain began to fall pretty heavily, and the wind rose so as to send a little surf on the beach.

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Towards night the sky looked very black and lowering; the wind rose, and the rain fell in torrents.

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The day grew misty and comfortless, and towards evening the wind rose to a storm.

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