Meaning of upwind in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   upwind

   Definitions

   1. towards the side exposed to wind

   Synonyms

   • windward

2. Adverb

   upwind

   Definitions

   1. toward the wind

   Examples

   • « they were sailing leeward »

   Antonyms

   • windward
   • downwind
   • windward
   • downwind
3. 2. in the direction opposite to the direction the wind is blowing

   Examples

   • « they flew upwind »

   Antonyms

   • downwind
   • with the wind

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• upwards
• upwardly
• upward(a)
• upward
• upwind
• up and down
• up here
• up in the air
• up on(p)