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 Definitions of downwind  [ˈdaʊnˈwɪnd]  

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Definition of 'downwind' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adv.) downwind
in the direction toward which the wind is blowing.

2.  downwind
on or toward the lee side.

3. (adj.) downwind
moving or situated downwind.

Etymology:  (1850–55)

Definition of 'downwind' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adverb) downwind, lee(a)
towards the side away from the wind

2. (adverb) downwind
with the wind; in the direction the wind is blowing
"they flew downwind"

3. (adverb) windward, downwind
away from the wind
"they were sailing windward"



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