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- [hed-wind]
- /ˈhɛdˌwɪnd/
- /ˈhed.wɪnd/
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- [hed-wind]
- /ˈhɛdˌwɪnd/
Definitions of headwind word
- noun headwind a wind opposed to the course of a moving object, especially an aircraft or other vehicle (opposed to tailwind). 1
- noun headwind A wind blowing from directly in front, opposing forward motion. 1
- noun headwind opposing air current 1
- countable noun headwind A headwind is a wind which blows in the opposite direction to the one in which you are moving. 0
- noun headwind a wind blowing directly against the course of an aircraft or ship 0
- noun headwind A wind that blows directly against the course of a vehicle, like an aircraft, train, or ship. 0
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Origin of headwind
First appearance:
before 1780 One of the 45% newest English words
First recorded in 1780-90; (a)head + wind1
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Parts of speech for Headwind
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preposition
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headwind popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% 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.
headwind usage trend in Literature
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