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Headwind Definition & Meaning

headwind
noun
  1. wind blowing opposite to the path of a ship or aircraft

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Frequently asked questions

What does headwind mean?
wind blowing opposite to the path of a ship or aircraft
What part of speech is headwind?
Headwind is a noun.

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