Crosswind
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A crosswind is any wind that is blowing perpendicular to a line of travel, or perpendicular to a direction. For example, in aviation, a crosswind is the component of wind which is blowing 90 degrees to the runway, making a landing more difficult than if the wind were blowing straight down the runway.
Crosswinds can also occur when traveling on road especially on large bridges and highways, which can be dangerous for motorists because of possible lift force created. The safest way for motorists to deal with crosswinds is by reducing their speed to reduce the effect of lift force and try to drive opposite to the direction of the crosswind..
Crosswind is sometimes abbreviated X/WIND.