ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Buffeting

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Buffeting is a noun meaning A blow or motion that buffets.

Meaning

A blow or motion that buffets.

More Meanings

  1. (aviation) random, irregular motion of the plane or of one of its parts caused by turbulences in the airflow
  2. present participle and gerund of buffet

Example Sentences

He suspected it was mainly for this that he married her, to be his shield against the world’s buffetings.
Though still early in the afternoon, the ceaseless buffetings of a most tempestuous wind made us feel weary […]

Word Forms

Synonyms for buffeting

Depending on context, synonyms include pounding.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include pounding, buffetting, counterbuff, battering, bump, blast.

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