Downwind (Adverb)
Meaning 1
Toward the wind; "they were sailing windward".
Examples
- The sailor headed downwind to avoid losing speed.
- They positioned the flag downwind of the cottage to prevent it from whipping in the windows.
- When using a windsock, the correct placement is downwind from the airfield.
- Hikers were warned to place their campsite downwind from the wildlife area to avoid attracting animals.
- Paragliders flew downwind in order to reach the landing area safely.
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Meaning 2
With the wind; in the direction the wind is blowing; "they flew downwind".
Examples
- The airplane took off and flew downwind before turning back to the airport for an emergency landing.
- The experienced sailor adjusted his sail to maximize the speed as the boat sailed downwind.
- During her attempt to break the world record, the cyclist pedaled fiercely as she rode downwind.
- Because of the strong wind, the paragliders found it much faster to fly downwind than to fly back upwind to their starting point.
- The champion surfer paddled out, waited for the right wave, then rode the wave downwind to claim her trophy.