upwind
Americanadverb
adjective
noun
adverb
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into or against the wind
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towards or on the side where the wind is blowing; windward
adjective
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going against the wind
the upwind leg of the course
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on the windward side
the upwind side of the house has weathered
Etymology
Origin of upwind
Example Sentences
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South Korea is located downwind of China, and it serves as an example of how a small country can be affected by pollution from a much larger upwind neighbor.
From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2024
He had noticed that deer seemed to spook if he was upwind of them.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2024
Satellites also provide crucial information on fire locations and upwind pollution needed for forecasting where the smoke will go and how bad pollution levels will be.
From Scientific American • Jun. 16, 2023
However, the wind energy industry has almost universally adopted the upwind, three-bladed design so selling a new concept is difficult, Prof Pao explains.
From BBC • May 8, 2023
Manchee’ll take the burning stick upwind of Aaron and drop it somewhere to catch fire and make Aaron think I’ve lit up my own campsite.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
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