upwind
Definition
- Adjective:
- Located in or moving towards the direction from which the wind is blowing. Refers to a position or movement against the wind's flow.
- Adverb:
- In the direction opposite to the direction the wind is blowing. Describes movement against the wind.
- Towards the side exposed to the wind. Describes a position or movement to the windward side.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The upwind side of the hill was barren and windy. (The side facing the wind was barren.)
- We moved to an upwind position to avoid the smoke. (We moved to a position where the wind was coming from, to avoid the smoke blowing towards us.)
- Adverb:
- The birds struggled to fly upwind. (The birds flew in the direction opposite the wind's flow.)
- You need to sail upwind to reach the harbor. (You must sail against the wind direction.)
Advanced Usage
- To be/go upwind of something/someone: To position oneself on the side from which the wind is blowing relative to a target. This is crucial for hunters or anyone needing to avoid being detected by scent.
- The hunter carefully stayed upwind of the deer. (The hunter positioned himself so the wind blew from him towards the deer, preventing the deer from smelling him.)
Variants and Related Words
- Windward (adj/adv/n): A direct synonym, meaning the side or direction from which the wind is blowing. (e.g., ).
- Leeward (adj/adv/n): The antonym, meaning the side or direction sheltered from the wind, or downwind. (e.g., ).
Synonyms
- Against the wind
- Windward
Antonyms
- Downwind
- Leeward
- With the wind
Adjective
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towards the side exposed to wind
Adverb
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in the direction opposite to the direction the wind is blowing
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they flew upwind
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toward the wind
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they were sailing leeward
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