against the wind

Adverb

Meaning

in the direction opposite to the direction the wind is blowing

Source: WordNet

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they flew upwind Source: Internet

Features comfort pub food like bangers and mash, fish and chips, mac 'n' cheese and a good selection of local brews like Fisherman's Brew and Ipswich IPA to fortify you against the wind and wet. Source: Internet

She burst through the office doors out of breath and off-balance, causing a racket by steadying herself against the wind chime. Source: Internet

On the outgoing journey, sailing with the summer monsoon wind, da Gama's fleet crossed the Indian Ocean in only 23 days; now, on the return trip, sailing against the wind, it took 132 days. Source: Internet

Vindlér (or Vindhlér) translates as either 'the one protecting against the wind' or 'wind-sea'. Source: Internet

Weston added a tag to one cup, which causes the cupwheel speed to increase and decrease as the tag moves alternately with and against the wind. Source: Internet

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