backwind

back·wind

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bak-wind]
- /ˈbækˌwɪnd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bak-wind]
- /ˈbækˌwɪnd/

Definitions of backwind word

verb with object backwind to divert wind against the lee side of (a sail) from another sail. 1
verb with object backwind to set (a sail) so that the wind is on what would ordinarily be the lee side, as for turning the bow of a boat away from the wind. 1
verb with object backwind to blanket (another sailing vessel) by spilling wind from the sails of one vessel onto the lee side of the sails of the other. 1
noun backwind (of a sail or vessel) deflect a flow of air into the back of (another sail or vessel). 1
noun backwind (nautical) The flow of air so deflected. 0
verb backwind (nautical) To deflect air into the back of a sail or of a vessel. 0

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Origin of backwind

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900; back2 + wind1

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Parts of speech for Backwind

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backwind popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

backwind usage trend in Literature

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