What is another word for crosswind?
Pronunciation: [kɹˈɒswɪnd] (IPA) 
Crosswind refers to a wind that blows across the direction of travel, causing an aircraft or vehicle to drift or be pushed off course. Some synonyms for crosswind include sidewind, quartering wind, or transverse wind. A quartering wind is one that blows from the side of an aircraft, making it somewhat difficult to maintain a straight path. Sidewind refers to a wind blowing perpendicular to the direction of movement, while transverse wind describes a wind that blows perpendicular to a boundary. Regardless of the terminology used, any form of crosswind can create additional challenges to drivers, pilots, and other operators of vehicles, necessitating a skillful and proper response.
