wind damage

collocation in English

meaningsofwindanddamage

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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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damage
noun
uk
/ˈdæm.ɪdʒ/us
/ˈdæm.ɪdʒ/
harm ...
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(Definition ofwindanddamagefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofwind damage

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Coastal forest comprises somewhat denser stands of shorter trees that may be resistant towinddamage.
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There are other factors that might influence growth and mortality at the three sites, such as soil nutrient status or the f requency ofwinddamage.
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Considerablewinddamagealso occurred.
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The statistics form part of a continuing survey of reports ofwinddamagestarted in 1962.
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Squall lines often cause severe straight-linewinddamage, and most non-tornadicwinddamageis caused from squall lines.
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As a result,winddamagewas minimal.
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In most areas,winddamagewas minimal.
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To protect againstwinddamage, braces were added.
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In addition, several homes experienced lightwinddamage.
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A few buildings sustained minorwinddamageto their roofs.
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Gusty winds also occurred, though nowinddamagewas reported.
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Several mobile homes in the county also sufferedwinddamage.
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Many power lines were down, which produced minorwinddamage.
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The city suffered flooding and heavywinddamage.
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Winddamagewas also a feature of this powerful storm.
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In 1760, there was significant fire andwinddamage.
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It sufferedwinddamagefrom a tornado in 1979.
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However, no otherwinddamageis known to have occurred.
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The metro area suffered moderate hurricanewinddamage.
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Several communities also reportedwinddamageto maiz crops.
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Winddamagewas reported well inland, slowing down recovery efforts.
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Widespread straight-linewinddamagewas also reported.
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Widespreadwinddamagewith winds in excess of 100 mph were reported.
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