Definition

1. Noun:
   • A wind that blows in the same direction as the path of a vehicle (such as a ship, aircraft, bicycle, or car), assisting its forward motion.

Usage

• The word "tailwind" is used to describe a meteorological condition that provides assistance to forward travel. It is the opposite of a "headwind."
• It is most commonly used in the contexts of aviation, sailing, cycling, and general travel.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The pilot reported a strong tailwind, which would shorten our flight time.
  • Cyclists hope for a tailwind on the final stretch of the race.
  • The ship made excellent speed thanks to a favorable tailwind.

Advanced Usage

• "to have a tailwind": To experience conditions where a tailwind is present.
  • We had a tailwind for most of the journey, so we arrived early.
• Figurative Use: Sometimes used metaphorically to describe any condition or factor that assists progress.
  • The new government policies provided an economic tailwind for the technology sector.

Variants and Related Words

• Headwind (n): A wind blowing directly opposite to the path of travel, hindering forward motion.
  • Flying into a headwind increases fuel consumption.
• Crosswind (n): A wind blowing perpendicular to the path of travel.
  • The landing was challenging due to a strong crosswind.

Synonyms

• Favorable wind: A wind that aids travel.
• Following wind: A wind coming from behind.

Antonyms

• Headwind: A wind blowing directly against the direction of travel.

Noun

1. wind blowing in the same direction as the path of a ship or aircraft