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upwind

Pronunciation: /ʌpˈwɪnd/

The English word “upwind” has 4 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Exposed to the wind.

adverb

  1. In the direction from which the wind is blowing.

verb

  1. To wind upwards.
  2. To wind up (a mechanism).

Etymology

From up- + wind.

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