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A diagram in which the speed and direction of the winds at a particular location are represented by lines of varying thickness and length superimposed on a compass rose.
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wind rose — /wind/ 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. [1590 1600] * * * ▪ … Universalium
Wind rose — Wind Wind (w[i^]nd, in poetry and singing often w[imac]nd; 277), n. [AS. wind; akin to OS., OFries., D., & G. wind, OHG. wint, Dan. & Sw. vind, Icel. vindr, Goth winds, W. gwynt, L. ventus, Skr. v[=a]ta (cf. Gr. ah ths a blast, gale, ah^nai to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
wind rose — wind′ rose [[t]wɪnd[/t]] n. mer a map symbol showing, for a given locality or area, the frequency and strength of the wind from various directions … From formal English to slang
wind rose — n. a diagram that shows for a particular place the frequency and intensity of wind from different directions … English World dictionary
wind rose — noun weather map showing the frequency and strength of winds from different directions • Hypernyms: ↑weather map, ↑weather chart * * * noun 1. a. : a European poppy (Papaver argemone) adventive in No. America having red dark eyed flowers … Useful english dictionary
Wind rose — A wind rose is a graphic tool used by meteorologists to give a succinct view of how wind speed and direction are typically distributed at a particular location. Presented in a circular format, the wind rose shows the frequency of winds blowing… … Wikipedia
wind rose — A diagram for a given location showing the relative frequency and the velocity of the wind from a selected compass direction. A wind rose indicates how wind speed and directions are typically distributed at a particular location. Presented in a… … Aviation dictionary
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Wind Rose Aviation — Infobox Airline airline = Wind Rose Aviation logo size = fleet size = 8 destinations = IATA = 7W ICAO = WRC callsign = WIND ROSE parent = company slogan = founded = 2007 headquarters = Kiev, Ukraine key people = hubs = Boryspil International… … Wikipedia
wind rose — /ˈwɪnd roʊz/ (say wind rohz) noun a diagram which shows for a given locality or area the frequency and strength of the wind from various directions …
