downwind

/ˌˈdaʊnˌˈwɪnd/
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Definitions of downwind
  1. adjective
    towards the side away from the wind
    synonyms: lee
    leeward
    on the side away from the wind
  2. adverb
    with the wind; in the direction the wind is blowing
    “they flew downwind”
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    antonyms:
    upwind
    in the direction opposite to the direction the wind is blowing
  3. adverb
    away from the wind
    synonyms: windward
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    antonyms:
    upwind
    toward the wind
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