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downwind

/ˈdaʊn.wɪnd/

downwindnoun

downwinds

Translations

подветренная сторона

The ship sailed to the downwind side of the island.

Корабль отплыл на подветренную сторону острова.

Definitions

The direction toward which the wind is blowing.

Sailors plotted their course toward the downwind to reach the island.

The side or area that is sheltered from the wind; the leeward side.

We pitched our tent on the downwind to avoid the cold gusts.

Synonyms

lee side

downwind side

downwindadjective

more downwind

Comp.

most downwind

Super.

/ˈdaʊn.wɪnd/

Translations

The downwind side of the mountain is usually drier.

Подветренная сторона горы обычно более сухая.

Definitions

Situated or moving in the direction in which the wind is blowing.

The downwind side of the hill was much warmer and less windy.

Synonyms

away from the wind

downwindadverb

/ˌdaʊnˈwɪnd/

Translations

по ветру

The smoke drifted downwind, away from the campsite.

Дым унесло по ветру, прочь от лагеря.

Definitions

In the direction that the wind is blowing.

The smoke drifted downwind, away from the campsite.

Synonyms

away from the wind

in the direction of the wind