wind direction
waɪnd dəˈrɛkʃən
wind direction: direction from which the wind originates
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Noun

meteorologyTECH.direction from which the wind originatesTECH.
  • The wind direction is from the north today.
  • Sailors always check the wind direction before setting sail.
  • The wind direction shifted suddenly during the storm.
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    direction from which the wind originates

Expressions with wind

wind downv.
become calmer or less busy
The party began to wind down after midnight.
get windv.
become aware of something accidentally
She got wind of the surprise party.
second windn.
renewed energy after feeling tired
After a short break, she got her second wind.
wind roundv.
wrap or coil something around another thing
She wound the ribbon round the box.
against the windadv.
moving in the opposite direction of the wind
The boat sailed against the wind.
into the windadv.
moving in the opposite direction of the wind
The boat sailed into the wind.

Expressions with direction

head in the right directionv.
travel towards a correct or beneficial location
We are heading in the right direction to reach the summit.
step in the right directionn.
action that helps move toward a better result
Getting more sleep is a step in the right direction.
change of directionn.
shift in the course or path taken
The car took a sudden change of direction to avoid the obstacle..
direction signn.
sign showing direction, route, or destination for travelers
The direction sign pointed toward the city center.
east-west directionn.
path or course from east to west
The migration follows an east-west direction.
in every directionadv.
moving or spreading toward all sides or ways
The birds flew in every direction when startled.
in the direction ofprep.
toward a specific point or place
She walked in the direction of the park.
lack directionv.
be unsure about what to do next
After graduation, many students lack direction and feel lost.
north-south directionn.
movement or travel between northern and southern regions
Migratory birds follow a north-south direction.
sense of directionn.
ability to navigate unfamiliar places
She has an excellent sense of direction in new cities.

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northadj.
direction
coming from the polar direction especially describing wind
against the windadv.
literal
moving in the opposite direction of the wind
follow the windv.
literal movement
move in the direction the wind blows
into the windadv.
direction
moving in the opposite direction of the wind
the wind has turnedexp.
weather
the wind direction has changed to another point
watch the windv.
weather
observe the direction and strength of the wind
drift alongv.
movement
move slowly without control or clear direction usually by wind or water
headwindn.
opposing wind
wind blowing directly against the direction of travel

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  1. French:direction du vent, ...
  2. German:Windrichtung, ...
  3. Italian:direzione del vento, ...
  4. Spanish:dirección del viento, ...
  5. Portuguese:direção do vento, ...
  6. Chinese:风向, ...
  7. Japanese:風向, ...
  8. Arabic:اِتِّجَاه الرِّيَاح, ...
  9. Hebrew:כִּיוּוּן הָרוּחַ, ...
  10. Russian:направление ветра, ...
  11. Ukrainian:напрямок вітру, ...
  12. Hindi:हवा की दिशा, ...
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