Headwind: meaning, definitions and examples
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headwind
[ หhษdหwษชnd ]
aviation
A headwind is a wind that blows directly against the course of an aircraft, making it more difficult to fly and causing airspeed to decrease. Headwinds can result in longer flight times and increased fuel consumption.
Synonyms
adverse wind, opposing wind
Examples of usage
- The pilot had to adjust the flight plan due to strong headwinds.
- Despite the headwind, the plane arrived at its destination on time.
Translations
Translations of the word "headwind" in other languages:
๐ต๐น vento de frente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคพเคฎเคจเฅ เคเฅ เคนเคตเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Gegenwind
๐ฎ๐ฉ angin sakal
๐บ๐ฆ ะทััััััะฝะธะน ะฒััะตั
๐ต๐ฑ wiatr przeciwny
๐ฏ๐ต ๅใใ้ขจ (ใใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท vent de face
๐ช๐ธ viento en contra
๐น๐ท karลฤฑ rรผzgar
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง๋ฐ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑูุงุญ ู ุนุงูุณุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ protivฤtr
๐ธ๐ฐ protivietor
๐จ๐ณ ้กถ้ฃ (dวngfฤng)
๐ธ๐ฎ protiveter
๐ฎ๐ธ mรณti vindur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐััั ะถะตะป
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแฌแแแแแฆแแแแแ แฅแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษks kรผlษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ viento en contra
Word origin
The term 'headwind' originated from the combination of 'head' and 'wind', referring to the wind that opposes the direction of travel. Headwinds have been a challenge for aviators since the early days of aviation, requiring adjustments in flight paths and fuel management. Today, headwinds continue to impact aircraft performance and efficiency.
See also: beheader, head, headache, headband, headbands, header, headgear, headhunter, heading, headland, headline, headman, headmaster, headmistress, headpiece, headquarters, headrest, headscarf, headset, headshot, headsman, headstall, headstrong, headwear, headwrap, hothead, overhead.