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headwind

American  
[hed-wind] / ˈhɛdˌwɪnd /

noun

  1. a wind opposed to the course of a moving object, especially an aircraft or other vehicle (tailwind ).

headwind British  
/ ˈhɛdˌwɪnd /

noun

  1. a wind blowing directly against the course of an aircraft or ship Compare tailwind

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headwind Scientific  
/ hĕd′wĭnd′ /

  1. A wind blowing directly against the course of a moving object, especially an aircraft or ship.

Etymology

Origin of headwind

First recorded in 1780–90; (a)head + wind 1

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