Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Upwind.
Upwind - as an adverb
Away from the wind
Example: "They were sailing leeward"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
leeward11Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
downwind16In the direction opposite to the direction the wind is blowing
Example: "They flew upwind"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
against the windinto the windAntonyms (Opposite Meaning)
downwind16Upwind - as an adjective satellite
Upwind - as an adjective
Exposed to the wind
Upwind - as a verb
To wind upwards.
To wind up (a mechanism).
Example Sentences
"The upwind boat sailed faster than the others."
"The upwind side of the house was hit the hardest by the storm."
"The upwind farms receive less pollution from the nearby factory."
"We set up our camp upwind of the fire to avoid smoke."
"The upwind skier had an advantage in the race."
Word Game Points
Is UPWIND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, upwind is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
UPWIND has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is UPWIND a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, upwind is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordUPWIND has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is UPWIND a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, upwind is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordUPWIND has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
