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Counterwind

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

A wind that blows in the opposite direction to another..

Example Sentences

They said they saw signs, however, that counterwinds, known as wind shear, might begin to dampen the force of the storm before it reached full strength.

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What does counterwind mean?

Counterwind means A wind that blows in the opposite direction to another..

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How do you use counterwind in a sentence?

They said they saw signs, however, that counterwinds, known as wind shear, might begin to dampen the force of the storm before it reached full strength.

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