seablown

Seablown is a term used to describe a coastal phenomenon and, in some contexts, a cultural motif. In meteorological usage, seablown refers to a burst of strong wind emanating from the sea that moves onshore, often accompanied by sea spray and reduced visibility near beaches or harbors. It is not an official term in major meteorological agencies but appears in nautical slang and local weather folklore where coastal winds are variable and windy conditions are common.

Etymology: The word combines "sea" with "blown" to evoke air pushed from ocean surfaces by atmospheric pressure gradients. Its earliest informal use is uncertain and appears in informal maritime discussions and creative writing rather than formal scientific literature.

Usage: Beyond weather description, seablown is found as a thematic device in literature, music, and film to convey the raw power of the sea, isolation of shorelines, or the vulnerability of coastal communities. In game and fiction contexts, seablown may be used as a name for events, settings, or atmospheric conditions.

See also: sea breeze, onshore wind, squall, coastal erosion, maritime folklore.