wind shake

American

[wind] / wɪnd /

noun

Also called anemosis. a flaw in wood supposed to be caused by the action of strong winds upon the trunk of the tree.
such flaws collectively.

wind shake British

/ wɪnd /

noun

a crack between the annual rings in wood: caused by strong winds bending the tree trunk

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Etymology

Origin of wind shake

First recorded in 1535–45

Example Sentences

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Gusts of wind shake trees of their last leaves.

From Washington Post • Feb. 18, 2021

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