buffeting Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: B AH0 F EY1 IH0 NG
What Does Buffeting Mean?
Buffeting is used as a noun meaning A blow or motion that buffets. It can also mean Random, irregular motion of the plane or of one of its parts caused by turbulences in the airflow, Mach buffeting. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of buffet. As a verb, it means To strike with a buffet; to cuff; to slap.
Word Facts for Buffeting
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | pounding |
| Plural | buffetings |
Buffeting Definition (Noun)
- A blow or motion that buffets.
- Random, irregular motion of the plane or of one of its parts caused by turbulences in the airflow, Mach buffeting.
Buffeting as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of buffet
Verb
- To strike with a buffet; to cuff; to slap.
- To aggressively challenge, denounce, or criticise.
- To affect as with blows; to strike repeatedly; to strive with or contend against.
to buffet the billows
- To deaden the sound of (bells) by muffling the clapper.
Noun
- Random, irregular motion of the plane or of one of its parts caused by turbulences in the airflow
Synonyms of Buffeting
Buffeting synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Buffeting
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Buffeting in a Sentence
to buffet the billows
Word Forms & Grammar
buffeting (countable and uncountable, plural buffetings)
buffeting
Words That Rhyme With Buffeting
Common Questions About Buffeting
Is buffeting a noun or a verb?
Buffeting is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for buffeting?
Close synonyms of buffeting are pounding. See the full list of buffeting synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of buffeting?
The plural of buffeting is buffetings.