winter wind

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winter
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈwɪn.tər/us
/ˈwɪn.t̬ɚ/
the season between autumn and spring, lasting from November to March north of the equator and from May to September south of the equator, when the weather ...
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wind
noun
uk
/wɪnd/us
/wɪnd/
a current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to ...
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(Definition ofwinterandwindfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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When thewinterwindof recession blows, it is not surprising that many of these firms go out of business or withdraw back to their original base.
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The prevailingwinterwindis from the south-west.
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They took their lunches with them and spent the entire day in the air with thewinterwindcontinually blowing up the canyon.
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Non-deciduous evergreen shrubs and trees can be windbreaks, at variable heights and distances, to create protection and shelter fromwinterwindchill.
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Alternatively, he has to walk both ways, rain, snow or winter winds notwithstanding.
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The winter winds are whistling through the telegraph wires that are taking the news of desperation for the homeless.
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The place is very exposed, the winter winds blow and week after week the mail boats fail to reach it.
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Well-defined dry and humid seasons result from northeast winter winds and southwest summer winds.
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Furthermore, the earth walls protect against the cold winter winds which might otherwise penetrate these gaps.
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This was to protect against the harsh winter winds of the alpine regions.
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They grow best in a shady spot, sheltered from drying, winter winds.
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All magnolias require shelter from cold winter winds.
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The predominant winter winds are the bora and sirocco.
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Although frost-hardy, the plant requires some protection from winter winds.
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Solid or nearly solid walls facing north, to provide protection from winter winds.
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There are no windows on the north side, a concession to winter winds.
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Furthermore, the earth walls protect against cold winter winds which might otherwise penetrate these gaps.
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Exterior shutters also proved a first barrier against the elements - winter winds and summer sun alike.
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