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down·wind
(doun′wĭnd′)adv.
In the direction in which the wind blows.
down′wind′ adj.
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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
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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 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" |
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