Meaning Of The Word Downwind

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What's The Definition Of Downwind?

downwind
If something moves downwind, it moves in the same direction as the wind. If something is downwind, the wind is blowing towards it.

downwind in American English
in the direction in which the wind is blowing or usually blows
adjective: moving downwind
adverb: in the direction toward which the wind is blowing

downwind in British English
in the same direction towards which the wind is blowing; with the wind from behind

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