Downwind vs. Upwind

Downwind vs. Upwind — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Downwind and Upwind

Downwindadverb

in the same direction as the wind is blowing

Upwindadjective

exposed to the wind

Downwindadverb

positioned relative to something in such a way that it can be smelled in the wind

Upwindadverb

in the direction from which the wind is blowing

Downwindadverb

(aviation) in the direction opposite that of landing in a traffic pattern

Upwindverb

To wind upwards.

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Downwindadjective

towards the side away from the wind

Upwindverb

To wind up (a mechanism).

Downwindadverb

in the direction the wind is blowing;

they flew downwind

Upwindadjective

towards the side exposed to wind

Downwindadverb

away from the wind;

they were sailing windward

Upwindadverb

toward the wind;

they were sailing leeward
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Upwindadverb

in the direction opposite to the direction the wind is blowing;

they flew upwind