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Definition of downwind adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

downwind

adverb, adjective
 
/ˌdaʊnˈwɪnd/
 
/ˌdaʊnˈwɪnd/
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  1. in the direction in which the wind is blowing
    • sailing downwind
    • downwind of something Warnings were issued to people living downwind of the fire to stay indoors.
    opposite upwind
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