windblown

windblown
adjective
used especially of trees; growing in a shape determined by the prevailing winds (Freq. 1)
• Similar to: ↑crooked

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\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ adjective
1. : blown by the wind

the summits … are so windblown that they can scarcely be called skiable — C.M.Dudley

masses of sandstone and windblown sands — Journal of Geology

specifically : having a permanent set or character of growth determined by the prevailing winds

the windblown trees along the coast

2. : cut so that the end turn outward and to the front as if blown by a wind from behind

the windblown bob of the flapper — Lois Long

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/wind"blohn'/, adj.
1. blown by the wind: windblown hair.
2. (of trees) growing in a certain shape because of strong prevailing winds.
3. (of a hair style) bobbed short, with the ends combed toward the forehead.
[1585-95; WIND1 + BLOWN1]

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windˈblown adjective
1. Blown along or about by the wind
2. Windswept
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Main Entry: ↑wind

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