wind-swept

[ wind-swept ]

adjective

1. open or exposed to the wind:

   a wind-swept beach.

Word History and Origins

Origin of wind-swept¹

First recorded in 1805–15

Example Sentences

Imagine, then, standing on this wind-swept height as Rimbaud did, almost out of your mind with the sheer power of your mind.

From The Daily Beast

As fast as the smoke rose the wind swept it away, so that the gunners had a clear view of the ships.

From Project Gutenberg

There was no wood; he tore the clapboards from a near-by cabin and the tar paper from the wind-swept roof.

From Project Gutenberg

Harder and swifter the wind swept about them; its force greater than the slight form of the woman could resist.

From Project Gutenberg

Instantly the wind swept howling down upon the Head, and the Roost bellowed, and churned, and danced with a new fury.

From Project Gutenberg

So he dressed quickly and hurried through the wind-swept corridor into the Chapel.

From Project Gutenberg

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