Definition

Noun: A conical, open-ended fabric tube, typically mounted on a pole or mast, that indicates wind direction by pointing into the wind. It is commonly used at airfields, airports, and other locations where wind information is important.

Usage

The term "air-sleeve" is a specific, technical noun. It is used to name the physical object itself. It is most commonly found in aviation, meteorological, or industrial contexts.

Examples

• The pilot checked the air-sleeve before taxiing to the runway.
• An air-sleeve is a simple but effective tool for showing wind direction at the airfield.
• The air-sleeve on the roof of the hangar was fully extended, indicating a strong northerly wind.

Advanced Usage

• "To read the air-sleeve": To observe and interpret the direction and sometimes the strength (by how fully it is inflated) of the wind as shown by the air-sleeve.
  • Ground crew are trained to read the air-sleeve for safe aircraft movement.

Variants and Related Words

• Windsock (n): This is the far more common and standard term for the same object. "Air-sleeve" is a less frequent synonym.
• Wind cone (n): Another technical synonym.
• Wind sleeve (n): A variant phrasing.

Synonyms

• Windsock
• Wind cone
• Wind sleeve

Antonyms

• (There are no direct antonyms for this physical object. Contextual opposites might include anemometer [which measures wind speed] or wind vane [which is a rigid pointer].)

Related Phrases / Idioms

(There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs specifically associated with "air-sleeve.")

Noun

1. a truncated cloth cone mounted on a mast; used (e.g., at airports) to show the direction of the wind