windsock

From WikiWord, the free dictionary

English

Definitions

noun

A large, conical, open-ended tube designed to indicate wind direction and relative wind speed, used especially at smaller airfields.

Related words

Synonyms

air sock wind cone drogue sock wind sleeve wind sock windmeter windsail wind vane wind gauge windex weather vane anemoscope windpipe windway weathercock

Associated

runway wind indicate landing direction airport located

References