DOWNWIND


Meaning of DOWNWIND in English

I. ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adverb (or adjective)

Etymology: down (III) + wind, n.

: in the direction that the wind is blowing : leeward

problems involved in making a safe downwind landing

the smell of her cooking traveled downwind to where we were working

II. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

Etymology: down (IV) + wind, n.

: a wind blowing in or along one's course

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