buffeting

British  

/ ˈbʌfɪtɪŋ /

noun

1. response of an aircraft structure to buffet, esp an irregular oscillation of the tail

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Example Sentences

Eyewitnesses told Swiss media that strong winds were buffeting the mountainside when the crash happened.

From BBC

Especially in retail, the crosscurrents buffeting companies since the pandemic demand different approaches, said Adolfo Villagomez, who took the helm of 1-800-Flowers.com from its founder in May.

From The Wall Street Journal

So he gripped the ridge of the scales and flattened himself against the dragon’s back, and with great gusts of wind buffeting at his ears, they rose together.

From Literature

The big bank found that spending was up strongly on entertainment and arts for the month, which its economists said underscored consumers’ appetite for experiences even with the economic headwinds buffeting Canada.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the challenges buffeting America these days go beyond the author’s charged and sometimes blinkered framework.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• choppy
• coarse
• dry
• harsh
• rugged
• turbulent