upwind in a sentence
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Definition
Upwind refers to the direction from which the wind is blowing, indicating a position or movement against the wind.
Crossword clues for upwind
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "upwind".
- In the direction from which the wind blows.
- Against the breeze's path.
- Moving toward where the wind originates.
- Opposite the wind's flow.
- Facing the wind's source.
Upwind sentence examples
- The sailboat struggled to maintain its course as it headed upwind against the strong gusts.
- The smell of fresh bread wafted through the air, but it was hard to enjoy it while standing upwind of the garbage truck.
- He positioned himself upwind of the fire to avoid inhaling the smoke.
- Birdwatchers often find that the best spots are upwind from the roosting trees, allowing for a closer approach without disturbing the birds.
- During the hike, we noticed that the trail was clear, but we still needed to keep our voices low to not alert any animals upwind.