upwind

up·wind (up′wind′)

adverb, adjective

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

Modifies a noun

sailing: The contoured side decks allow easy movement fore and aft as you shift position from upwind sailing to reaching and running.
performance: They're not as fine in the bow area and not as stiff either, and both these factors would affect upwind performance.
ability: The Samurai 2 fly's faster which has increased its upwind ability.
side: The pebbles or sand build up on the upwind protected side while there is significant erosion of beach material on the downwind side.
machine: An upwind machine has the blades in front of the nacelle with respect to the wind flow.
end: Sheltered locations, to the upwind end of large areas of water, will prove more resistant to erosion.

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