buffet

n. a heavy hit or strike, usually from the wind or a hand.

n. a blow or cuff, typically delivered with the hand or as a result of a physical force like wind.

“The sudden buffet of the wind nearly knocked the umbrella out of her hand.”

“The small vessel endured a constant buffet from the Atlantic swells, testing the endurance of the seasoned crew.”

Literary

n. the shaking of an airplane when the air moves roughly over its wings.

n. the aerodynamic vibration of an aircraft caused by airflow separation, typically occurring near a stall or at high speeds.

“The pilot felt a slight buffet as the plane slowed down to land.”

“Structural buffet can occur when the wake from the wing interacts with the tail surfaces during high-angle-of-attack manoeuvres.”

Technical

v. to hit something many times, like waves hitting a boat or wind hitting a building.

v. to strike repeatedly and violently; to batter. Often used in the passive voice to describe the effects of weather.

“The small cabin was buffeted by strong winds all through the night.”

“The coastal town was severely buffeted by the hurricane, leaving many historic structures with significant roof damage.”