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UPWIND

(adverb, adj.sat, adj., verb)
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Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Upwind.

Upwind - as an adverb

Away from the wind

Example: "They were sailing leeward"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
leeward
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
downwind

In the direction opposite to the direction the wind is blowing

Example: "They flew upwind"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
against the windinto the wind
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
downwind

Upwind - as an adjective satellite

Towards the side exposed to wind

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
weather

Upwind - as an adjective

Exposed to the wind

Upwind - as a verb

To wind upwards.

To wind up (a mechanism).

Example Sentences

"The upwind boat sailed faster than the others."
"The upwind side of the house was hit the hardest by the storm."
"The upwind farms receive less pollution from the nearby factory."
"We set up our camp upwind of the fire to avoid smoke."
"The upwind skier had an advantage in the race."
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Word Game Points

Is UPWIND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, upwind is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

UPWIND has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is UPWIND a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, upwind is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
UPWIND has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is UPWIND a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, upwind is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
UPWIND has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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