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Downwind
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Meanings of Downwind
Adverb
- In the same direction that the wind is blowing.
- When something is located where the wind carries smells to you.
- The direction you go when landing an airplane, away from the wind.
Explanation of the word: Downwind
Downwind means the direction the wind is blowing. If you are standing and the wind is blowing towards you, you are upwind. If the wind is blowing away from you, that's downwind.
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Translations for the word: Downwind
hindi
हवा की दिशा में (hava ki disha mein)
hava ki disha mein
नीचे की ओर (neeche ki or)
neeche ki or
हवा के साथ (hava ke saath)
hava ke saath
Synonyms for the word: Downwind
Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Downwind
What does 'downwind' mean?
'Downwind' means the direction that the wind is blowing towards. If you are standing in the wind, downwind is behind you.
How do you pronounce 'downwind'?
You pronounce 'downwind' like this: down-wind. The first part sounds like 'down' and the second part sounds like 'wind'.
What is the origin of the word 'downwind'?
The word 'downwind' comes from the combination of 'down', meaning in the direction of the wind, and 'wind', which refers to the moving air.
What is the meaning of 'downwind' in Hindi?
The word 'downwind' in Hindi is 'नीचे की ओर हवा' (Nīce kī or havā).