upwind

/ˈʌpwɪnd/

Definitions

1. adverb

in a direction away from the wind

“The sailor had to tack upwind to reach the shore.”

2. noun

the direction from which the wind is coming

“The pilot checked the wind direction and noted it was coming from upwind.”

Synonyms

  • leeward
  • windward

Antonyms

  • downwind