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down·wind

(doun′wĭnd′)

adv.

In the direction in which the wind blows.

down′wind′ adj.

downwind

(ˈdaʊnˈwɪnd)

adv, adj

1. (Physical Geography) in the same direction towards which the wind is blowing; with the wind from behind

2. (Physical Geography) towards or on the side away from the wind; leeward

down•wind

(ˈdaʊnˈwɪnd)

adv.

1. in the direction toward which the wind is blowing.

2. on or toward the lee side.

adj.

3. moving or situated downwind.

[1850–55]

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Adj.	1.	downwind - towards the side away from the wind lee leeward - on the side away from the wind; "on the leeward side of the island"
Adv.	1.	downwind - with the wind; in the direction the wind is blowing; "they flew downwind" against the wind, into the wind, upwind - in the direction opposite to the direction the wind is blowing; "they flew upwind"
	2.	downwind - away from the wind; "they were sailing windward" windward leeward, upwind - toward the wind; "they were sailing leeward"

Translations

Abwind

downwind

[ˈdaʊnˌwɪnd] ADV → a favor del viento

downwind

adv move, drift → mit dem Wind; sail → vor dem Wind; stand, be → in Windrichtung (→ of, from +gen)

downwind

[ˈdaʊnˈwɪnd] adv downwind (of or from) → sottovento (rispetto a)

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