counterwind
ˈkaʊntərˌwɪnd
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Definition of counterwind - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
pushbackDatedresistance or oppositionDated
  • The project faced significant counterwind from the community.
counteraction opposition resistance
2.
meteorologyDatedwind blowing in the opposite directionDated
  • The sailors struggled against the counterwind.
headwind

Verb

1.
aviationtr.Datedadjust to reduce wind impacttr.Dated
  • Pilots counterwind during takeoff for safety.
counteract neutralize
2.
weatherintr.Datedmove against the direction of the windintr.Dated
  • The kite counterwinds, struggling to stay aloft.
beat tack
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Origin of counterwind

English, counter (against) + wind (air movement)

Examples of counterwind in a sentence

  • Despite the counterwind, the reform was implemented successfully.
  • The plane faced a strong counterwind during takeoff.
  • Cyclists had a hard time pedaling against the counterwind.
  • They counterwind to maintain a steady flight path.
  • Engineers designed the system to counterwind effectively.
  • The birds counterwind to reach their destination.

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  1. French:résistance, ajuster pour réduire l'impact du vent, ...
  2. German:Widerstand, kompensieren, ...
  3. Italian:resistenza, controventare, ...
  4. Spanish:oposición, contrarrestar el viento, ...
  5. Portuguese:oposição, contraventar, ...
  6. Chinese:逆风, 逆风调整, ...
  7. Japanese:反対, 風に逆らう, ...
  8. Arabic:معارضة, عَادَلَ الرِّيحَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַחֲסוֹם, לְהִתְאִים לָרוּחַ, ...
  10. Russian:противодействие, корректировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:опір, коригувати, ...
  12. Hindi:विरोध, हवा का सामना करना, ...
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