inwind

/ɪnˈwaɪnd/

Definitions

1. verb

to blow or move in towards something, especially the wind

“The leaves inwind towards the trunk of the tree during a storm.”

2. verb

to bend inward or turn inward

“The branches of the tree inwind due to the strong winds.”

3. verb

to turn inward, especially the sail of a ship

“The sailors had to inwind the sail to prevent it from tearing.”

Synonyms

  • blow in
  • turn inward

Antonyms

  • blow out
  • turn outward