What does close to the wind mean?
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close to the wind
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close to the windadverb
nearly opposite to the direction from which wind is coming
"sailing close to the wind"
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close to the wind
"Close to the wind" is a term coming from sailing that means to sail as directly into the wind as a boat can manage. In a broader or metaphorical sense, it means to act cautiously within narrow limits, or to approach a limit, especially a legal one, as closely as possible without exceeding or infringing upon it. It may also imply that someone is taking risks or acting in a daring manner.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of close to the wind in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of close to the wind in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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