up-wind in a sentence
adv.
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Definition
Up-wind refers to the direction from which the wind is blowing, indicating a position that is facing the source of the wind.
Crossword clues for up-wind
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "up-wind".
- Facing the source of the breeze.
- In the direction from which the wind blows.
- Positioned against the flow of air.
- Toward the origin of the wind.
- Where the wind comes from.
Up-wind sentence examples
- The smoke from the campfire drifted up-wind, filling the air with a rich, smoky aroma.
- He positioned himself up-wind of the deer to avoid being detected by their keen sense of smell.
- As the storm approached, the sailors adjusted their sails to take advantage of the up-wind breeze.
- The scent of blooming flowers carried up-wind, reaching us in the garden where we sat.
- She took careful steps up-wind, ensuring that the gusts wouldn't blow the ashes of the fire toward her.