Meaning Of The Word Wind shear

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Wind shear Meaning

Wind shear Definition
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What's The Definition Of Wind shear?

wind shear in American English
a sudden change in the direction of the wind; esp., a sudden, dangerous downdraft encountered as by aircraft
noun: the rate at which wind velocity changes from point to point in a given direction

wind shear in British English
noun: stress on an aircraft in an area in which winds of different speeds and directions are close together

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