counterwind

/ˈkaʊntərˌwaɪnd/ or /ˌkaʊntərˈwaɪnd/

Definitions

1. noun

Air moving in the opposite direction to a prevailing wind or an aircraft’s flight path.

“The counterwind had a significant impact on the sailboat’s navigation.”

Synonyms

  • backwind
  • crosswind
  • headwind

Antonyms

  • aiding wind
  • tailwind