Tailwind (Noun)
Meaning
Wind blowing in the same direction as the path of a ship or aircraft.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The pilot welcomed the tailwind that helped speed the plane to its destination more quickly.
- The yacht benefited from a strong tailwind that pushed it rapidly across the ocean.
- Climbers took advantage of the tailwind to scale the mountain quickly and easily.
- After flying against headwinds for hours, the aircraft finally caught a tailwind that boosted its speed.
- With the wind at its back, the glider was able to soar on the tailwind for miles.