Meaning Of The Word Upwind

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What's The Definition Of Upwind?

upwind
If something moves upwind, it moves in the opposite direction to the wind. If something is upwind, the wind is blowing away from it.

upwind in American English
in the direction from which the wind is blowing or usually blows
adjective: moving or situated toward or in the direction from which the wind is blowing
adverb: toward or against the wind or the direction from which it is blowing
noun: a wind that blows against one's course or up a slope

upwind in British English
adjective: going against the wind
adverb: into or against the wind

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