Trade Wind (Noun)
Meaning
Steady winds blowing from east to west above and below the equator; "they rode the trade winds going west".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- Sailors have long used trade winds to their advantage when traveling across the ocean by boat.
- The trade winds played a crucial role in establishing early maritime trade routes.
- They rode the trade winds going west, making their journey significantly faster and more efficient.
- Explorers often relied on trade winds to take them to new lands and discover hidden treasures.
- Airplanes can also benefit from trade winds by following the jet stream to save on fuel during long flights.