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downwind Definition

down·wind (-wind′)

adverb, adjective

in the direction in which the wind is blowing or usually blows

downwind Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • center: Because of the time required for chemical processing, ozone formation tends to be downwind of pollution centers.

Modifies a noun

  • leg: Fly a downwind leg, then turn 180 degrees into wind.
  • sailing: The following few days awarded us some great downwind sailing with 12 hour runs of over 120 nm.
  • speed: It was left for both boats to complete one more lap and enjoy the mental downwind speed.
  • side: Remember to throw them on the downwind side of the kayak.
  • mark: At the top mark the Pirates held a 1,2,5 and planed off to the first downwind mark.
  • landing: Be aware that they may be wrong or may even be taking deliberate downwind landings - take nothing for granted.

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