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Upwind

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Meanings of Upwind

Adjective

  • When something is facing the wind or is in a place where the wind is blowing towards it.

Adverb

  • Moving in the direction that the wind is coming from.

Explanation of the word: Upwind

Upwind means the direction the wind is coming from. If the wind is blowing towards you, you are facing upwind.

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Translations for the word: Upwind

hindi
उपविंड

Upwind

ऊपर की हवा

Upar ki hawa

हवा की दिशा

Hawa ki disha

   

Antonyms for the word: Upwind

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Upwind

What does 'upwind' mean?
'Upwind' means the direction from which the wind is coming. If you are facing the wind, you are looking upwind.
How do you pronounce 'upwind'?
'Upwind' is pronounced as 'uhp-wind'.
What is the origin of the word 'upwind'?
The word 'upwind' comes from the combination of 'up' meaning towards a higher position and 'wind' referring to the moving air.
What is the meaning of 'upwind' in Kannada?
The word 'upwind' in Kannada is 'ಮೇಲ್ಮಟ್ಟದಲ್ಲಿ' (Mēlmaṭṭadalli).