Upwind: meaning, definitions and examples

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upwind

 

[ หŒสŒpหˆwษชnd ]

Adverb / Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adverb

sailing

In the direction that the wind is blowing from; against the wind.

Synonyms

against the wind

Examples of usage

  • The boat was able to sail upwind thanks to its efficient design.
  • We need to tack upwind to reach our destination before sunset.
Context #2 | Adjective

aerodynamics

Situated or moving in the direction from which the wind is blowing; facing the wind.

Synonyms

windward

Examples of usage

  • The upwind side of the building is more exposed to the elements.
  • The aircraft landed upwind to take advantage of the wind direction.
Context #3 | Noun

environmental science

The side or direction from which the wind is blowing.

Synonyms

windward side

Examples of usage

  • The upwind pollution from the factory affected the nearby town.
  • The upwind location is ideal for wind turbines.

Translations

Translations of the word "upwind" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น contra o vento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคตเคพ เค•เฅ‡ เค–เคฟเคฒเคพเคซ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gegen den Wind

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melawan angin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพั‚ะธ ะฒั–ั‚ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pod wiatr

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ขจไธŠ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท contre le vent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ contra el viento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rรผzgara karลŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋žŒ์„ ๊ฑฐ์Šฌ๋Ÿฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนูƒุณ ุงู„ุฑูŠุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ proti vฤ›tru

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ proti vetru

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€†้ฃŽ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ proti vetru

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รก mรณti vindi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตะปะณะต า›ะฐั€ัั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒก แƒกแƒแƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒแƒฆแƒ›แƒ“แƒ”แƒ’แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรผlษ™yษ™ qarลŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ contra el viento

Word origin

The term 'upwind' originated in the sailing industry, where it refers to the direction from which the wind is blowing. It has since been adopted in other fields such as aerodynamics and environmental science. The concept of upwind navigation has been crucial in various activities, from sailing to aircraft landing techniques. Understanding the relationship between wind direction and movement has been essential for optimizing efficiency and safety in different industries.

See also: unwind, unwinding, wind, windbag, windbreaker, windcheater, windfall, winding, windingly, windings, window, windpipe, windproof, windward, windy.