Associations to the word «Upwind»

Wiktionary

UPWIND, adjective. Exposed to the wind
UPWIND, adverb. In the direction from which the wind is blowing

Dictionary definition

UPWIND, adverb. Toward the wind; "they were sailing leeward".
UPWIND, adverb. In the direction opposite to the direction the wind is blowing; "they flew upwind".
UPWIND, adjective. Towards the side exposed to wind.

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