Headwind (Noun)
Meaning
Wind blowing opposite to the path of a ship or aircraft.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The pilot had to adjust the flight plan to account for the strong headwind that was slowing down the plane.
- The ship's captain struggled to maintain speed as it battled against a fierce headwind in the stormy waters.
- Due to the headwind, the flight from New York to Los Angeles was delayed by several hours.
- The sailors had to trim the sails to maximize their speed despite the strong headwind that was pushing against the boat.
- The headwind was so strong that it forced the aircraft to divert to a different route to avoid fuel exhaustion.