Associations to the word «Upwind»

Wiktionary

UPWIND, adjective. Exposed to the wind
UPWIND, adverb. In the direction from which the wind is blowing

Dictionary definition

UPWIND, adverb. Toward the wind; "they were sailing leeward".
UPWIND, adverb. In the direction opposite to the direction the wind is blowing; "they flew upwind".
UPWIND, adjective. Towards the side exposed to wind.

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle