headwinds

Meanings

• noun

  A strong wind that blows against the direction of travel, making it difficult for a vehicle, aircraft, or sailing boat to move forward.

  - "The headwinds made it a challenging day for the marathon runners."
  - "The pilot had to fight against the headwinds to land the plane safely."
  - "The cyclist was exhausted from pedaling against the headwinds."

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Antonyms

tailwind

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with headwinds
winds , binds , minds

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Variants

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headwind , headwinds

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Etymology

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The term 'headwinds' is derived from the Old English word 'heafodwean,' which means 'wind from the front' or 'wind opposing one's course'.

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Trivia

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1. Headwinds can make a marathon runner's journey 30% longer than if they were running with a tailwind.

2. The Wright Brothers' first successful powered flight in 1903 was achieved on a day with strong headwinds.

3. The term 'headwind' is also used metaphorically to describe difficult or challenging situations.

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Related Concepts

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1. tailwinds: A wind that blows from behind, helping to propel a vehicle or aircraft forward.

2. crosswinds: A wind that blows perpendicular to the direction of travel, making it more difficult to maintain a straight course.

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Culture

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Headwinds are a common theme in literature, particularly in works about long journeys or travel. They can represent obstacles that must be overcome or challenges that test the strength and determination of the protagonist.

How to Memorize "headwinds"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sailboat trying to sail upwind against a strong headwind. Visualize the sail flapping in the wind and the boat struggling to make progress.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'headwinds' with challenges or obstacles. Remember that they make it difficult to move forward.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Heads Up' to remember the definition of headwinds. H stands for 'head,' U for 'against,' and S for 'strong wind'.

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