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Wind blowing opposite to the path of a ship or aircraft
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headwind
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. wind blowing opposite to the path of a ship or aircraft
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
noun EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ At that point, even a 3, 000-mile plane ride home into relentless headwinds almost seemed preferable to Vancouver. ▪ He ran 10.03 seconds into a headwind . ▪ However, Oxford's longer reach, excellent rhythm and exceptional fitness ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. A wind that blows directly against the course of a vehicle, like an aircraft, train, or ship.
Usage examples of headwind.
The sky was clear except for some cirrocumulus clouds, and the headwind was an estimated four to six miles per hour.
Headwinds, occasional but fierce gales, and the constant need to shorten sail, to reef down and ride it out as best they could.