mountain wave
Americannoun
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The gusts were the product of mountain wave wind conditions, meaning they were oriented in a way where they would rapidly drop down the slopes of the San Gabriel Mountains, causing strong, dangerous bursts.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025
That creates a mountain wave, he said, where winds speed down the side of a mountain.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2025
We were carried on shore—carried in on top of a mountain wave, struck with fearful force, and broke in two in less than an hour.
From O'er Many Lands, on Many Seas by Stables, Gordon
As it was, the first mountain wave that hit the good barque sent her flying through the sea as if she had been but an empty match-box.
From The Island of Gold A Sailor's Yarn by Stables, Gordon
O'er Ellide's side prevailing Entering rolls the mountain wave, Men of giant strength are bailing, 'Gainst, the sea make battle brave.
From Fridthjof's Saga; a Norse romance by Holcomb, Martha A. Lyon
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