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Tailwind

/ˈteɪlwɪnd/

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

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noun

1
A wind that blows in the same direction as the course of an aircraft or ship

verb

1
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.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Tailwind"

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Word	Definition
downwind	in the same direction as the wind is blowing
windnoun	(countable, uncountable) Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure.
knotnoun	A looping of a piece of string or of any other long, flexible material that cannot be untangled without passing one or both ends of the material through its loops.
headwindnoun	(nautical, physics) A wind that blows directly against the course of a vehicle, like an aircraft, train, or ship.
tacknoun	A small nail with a flat head.
sailingnoun	Motion across a body of water in a craft powered by the wind, as a sport or otherwise
trackoutnoun	(uncountable) Traces of material carried out of an area as a result of sticking to clothing, vehicles, etc.
wing loadingnoun	(aerodynamics) The load carried by unit area of wing.
stemmingverb	A process for removing the inflexional, and sometimes derivational, affixes from words.
sailing vesselnoun	(nautical) A boat or ship powered by wind in its sails; a sailboat or sailing ship.
sailing shipnoun	A ship with masts and sails, powered by the wind.
backwashnoun	The result or consequence of an event; an aftermath.
vectornoun	(mathematics, physics) A directed quantity, one with both magnitude and direction; the signed difference between two points.
wakenoun	The state of forbearing sleep, especially for solemn or festive purposes; a vigil.
wingloadingnoun	Alternative form of wing loading. [(aerodynamics) The load carried by unit area of wing.]
head reachnoun	(nautical) The distance to windward traversed by a vessel while tacking.
tailplanenoun	A horizontal airfoil, at the rear of an aircraft, to which the elevator is attached; usually associated with the tailfin.
driftnoun	(physical) Movement; that which moves or is moved.
attitudenoun	(figurative) Disposition or state of mind.
sideslipnoun	(aviation) A flight manoeuvre that uses opposing rudder and aileron inputs to move the aircraft sideways without turning it.