downwind
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adverb or adjective
down·wind
\ˈdau̇n-ˈwind\
Simple Definition of downwind
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: in the direction that the wind is moving
Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary
1826
First Known Use of downwind
1826
DOWNWIND Defined for Kids
downwind
play
adverb or adjective
down·wind
\ˈdau̇n-ˈwind\
Definition of downwind for Students
: in the direction the wind is blowing <sailing downwind> <the downwind side>
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