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light air
noun
, Meteorology.
- a wind of 1–3 miles per hour (0.5–1.3 meters per second).
light air
noun
- very light air movement of force one on the Beaufort scale
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Word History and Origins
Origin of light air1
First recorded in 1795–1805
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Example Sentences
“For once the light air is actually helping, but it’s been exhausting, and I’m sore and tired.”
From Seattle Times
“We’re stoked with today, and it’s definitely a confidence booster going into tomorrow, considering we are expecting similar light air conditions,” said Slingsby, an Olympic gold medalist and former America’s Cup champion.
From Seattle Times
Stallone jokingly responded "we box" and threw a few light air jabs, which the Pope then returned.
From BBC
“For sure, light air is an issue for us,” Slingsby said.
From Seattle Times
“We’ve never raced here before, it’s light airs and Kyle Langford, our wing trimmer, had to withdraw from the event. This is the one I see as a tough one for us.”
From Seattle Times
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