DOWNWIND

downwind, lee

(adjective) towards the side away from the wind

downwind

(adverb) with the wind; in the direction the wind is blowing; “they flew downwind”

windward, downwind

(adverb) toward the wind; “they were sailing windward”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adverb

downwind (comparative more downwind, superlative most downwind)

in the same direction as the wind is blowing

(+ from) positioned relative to something in such a way that it can be smelled in the wind

(aviation) in the direction opposite that of landing in a traffic pattern

Synonyms

• leeward

Antonyms

• upwind

• windward

Anagrams

• wind down, winddown

Source: Wiktionary

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Down"-wind`, adv.

Definition: With the wind.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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