headwind
To blow directly against the course of a vehicle, like an aircraft, train, or shipTo blow directly against the course of a vehicle, like an aircraft, train, or ship.
» The headwind blew against the sail.
Der Gegenwind blies gegen das Segel.
Meaning
2 senses(transitive, uncommon)To blow directly against the course of a vehicle, like an aircraft, train, or ship.
Gegenwind
встре́чный ве́терvstréčnyj véter
зустрі́чний ві́терzustríčnyj víter
(idiomatic, uncommon)To impede or reverse progress.
Examples
5 sentencesThe headwind blew against the sail.
deDer Gegenwind blies gegen das Segel. — al_ex_an_der
The airplane cannot leave without a headwind.
There was such a strong headwind that I had to get off my bike and push.
deEs gab so starken Gegenwind, dass ich vom Fahrrad absteigen und es schieben musste. — brauchinet
There was such a strong headwind that I had to get off my bike and push it.
deEs gab so starken Gegenwind, dass ich vom Fahrrad absteigen und es schieben musste. — brauchinet
Today, Tatoeba is slower than a tired snail facing headwind.
deHeute ist Tatoeba langsamer als eine erlahmte Schnecke bei Gegenwind. — al_ex_an_der
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English *hedwind, from Old English hēafodwind, equivalent to head + wind. CognFrom Middle English *hedwind, from Old English hēafodwind, equivalent to head + wind. Cognate with Old Norse höfuðvindr.
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Forms
headwinds, headwinding, headwinded, headwinded| Base form | headwind · to headwind |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | headwinds |
| Present participle | headwinding |
| Past simple | headwinded |
| Past participle | headwinded |
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Antonyms
1 antonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle