Meanings
plural wind loadings
- Synonym of wind load.
This relatively simple design change means the mast can be shorter, therefore requiring less material. Furthermore, the reduced height results in lower wind loading, which means the depth of supporting piles could be reduced by up to 20%.
2026 July 8, Chris Howe, “RAIL Live 2026 exhibits”, in RAIL, number 1065, page 55Synonyms: wind load
Synonyms & antonyms
nounSynonym of wind load.
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wind loading. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/wind%20loading
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