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
- (aviation) random, irregular motion of the plane or of one of its parts caused by turbulences in the airflow
- 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
- buffetings
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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