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upwind

/ʌpˈwɪnd/
Meanings
  • Noun

    The direction of the wind that is opposite to the direction from which the wind is coming.

    - "The sailors set their sails against the upwind to reach the harbor."
    - "The runners faced the upwind during the marathon, making the race more challenging."
Antonyms

downwind
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upwind
Etymology
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From Old English 'up' meaning 'up' and 'wind' meaning 'wind'.

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  1. Upwind is the opposite of downwind.

  2. In sailing, upwind sailing requires more effort and skill than sailing downwind.

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  1. Downwind: The direction of the wind that is in the same direction as the direction from which the wind is coming. Opposite of upwind.

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In sailing, upwind refers to sailing into the wind. It is also known as close-hauled sailing or beating. In literature, the term is used metaphorically to describe facing challenges or difficulties.

How to Memorize "upwind"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a sailboat sailing against the wind. The sail is filled with wind from the opposite direction.

  2. associate

    - Associate upwind with sailing into the wind or facing challenges.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Up is against' to remember that upwind is against the wind.

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