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UPWIND

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Towards the side exposed to wind

Synonyms:

upwind; weather

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

windward (on the side exposed to the wind)

 II. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In the direction opposite to the direction the wind is blowing

Example:

they flew upwind

Synonyms:

against the wind; into the wind; upwind

Classified under:

Adverbs

Antonym:

downwind (with the wind; in the direction the wind is blowing)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Away from the wind

Example:

they were sailing leeward

Synonyms:

leeward; upwind

Classified under:

Adverbs

Antonym:

downwind (toward the wind)

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