STIFFBREEZE

STIFFBREEZE is a collocation that refers to a breeze that is strong.

• Example(s):
  • “There was a [stiff breeze]”
    • <=> “The [breeze] was [stiff]”
    • <≠≠> ?"There was a [stiff gust]"
    • <≠≠>  ?"There was a [forceful breeze]".
  • …
• Counter-Example(s):
  • HEAVYSMOKER.
• See: Multiword Expression.

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References

2009

• http://www.taylormarine.com/glossary/S.html
  • stiff:
    • Strong.
    • A stiff boat has good stability.
    • A stiff breeze is a strong wind.
• http://www.sailingmagazine.net/technique1205.html
  • “A stiff breeze pushes us up the lake, along with some choppy water, as we set out on the season’s first cruise. The fresh air feels great on this crisp morning and the crew is excited.”

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