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upwind
adverb or adjective up·wind \ˈəp-ˈwind\
: in the direction that is opposite to the direction of the wind
Full Definition of UPWIND
: in the direction from which the wind is blowing
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First Known Use of UPWIND
1838
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upwind
adverb or adjective up·wind \ˈəp-ˈwind\
Definition of UPWIND for Kids
: in the direction from which the wind is blowing
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