wind load

noun

The degree of impact of wind on a built structure such as a bridge.

Meanings

nounwind load (plural wind loads)

plural wind loads · alternative windload

  1. The degree of impact of wind on a built structure such as a bridge.

    Synonyms: wind loading

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe degree of impact of wind on a built structure such as a bridge.

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