upwind Synonyms
upwind Meaning
Wordnet
upwind (s)
towards the side exposed to wind
Wordnet
upwind (r)
away from the wind
in the direction opposite to the direction the wind is blowing
Webster
upwind (v. t.)
To wind up.
upwind Sentence Examples
- The upwind scent of freshly brewed coffee wafted through the air.
- Sailors turned the boat upwind to catch the full force of the gale.
- The upwind side of the mountain provided shelter from the storm.
- Airplanes prefer to take off and land upwind for improved lift.
- The campfires upwind created a comforting warmth on a chilly night.
- The perfume drifted upwind, teasing the nose with its sweet fragrance.
- The upwind receiver had a clear view of the approaching pass.
- The upwind turbine blades harnessed the wind's energy efficiently.
- The wildfire threatened to spread upwind, endangering nearby neighborhoods.
- The upwind currents cooled the hikers' faces as they climbed the mountain.
FAQs About the word upwind
towards the side exposed to wind, away from the wind, in the direction opposite to the direction the wind is blowingTo wind up.
windward,,
leeward,leeward, downwind,downwind,
The upwind scent of freshly brewed coffee wafted through the air.
Sailors turned the boat upwind to catch the full force of the gale.
The upwind side of the mountain provided shelter from the storm.
Airplanes prefer to take off and land upwind for improved lift.
