Counterwind
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Counterwind is a noun meaning A wind that blows in the opposite direction to another.
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.
Word Forms
- counterwinds
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include backwind, crosswind, countertwisting, eddy, backwash, winder.
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