C2 noun #117,490 most common

tailwind

UK /ˈteɪlwɪnd/ | US /ˈteɪlwɪnd/

A wind that blows in the same direction as the course of an aircraft or ship

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  • (noun) A wind that blows in the same direction as the course of an aircraft or ship
  • (verb) Of wind, to blow on a windmill or wind turbine in such a way that wind pressure is exerted on the wrong side of the sail or turbine assembly.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun A wind that blows in the same direction as the course of an aircraft or ship
  2. 2
    verb Of wind, to blow on a windmill or wind turbine in such a way that wind pressure is exerted on the wrong side of the sail or turbine assembly.

Antonyms

headwind
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