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air sock

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air sock

(Aeronautics) another name for windsock

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

wind cone, wind sleeve, wind sock, windsock, air-sleeve, drogue, sock

visual signal - a signal that involves visual communication

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"The trainers David was pictured wearing are a pounds 35 pair of Nike Air Sock Mock soccer sandals."

BECKS RAP FOR NOT TOEING THE LINE

Nike do an Air Sock Moc, a moccasin-type slipper described as a close-toed football sandal, suitable for men and women, for pounds 29.99.

Cool style for short summer breaks

Just occasionally I wish he would put an air sock in his mouth, but on balance he does enliven public debate.