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What does headwind mean?

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Noun
  1. A wind that blows directly against the course of a vehicle, like an aircraft, train, or ship.
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A strong headwind would favour the heavier Oxford crew, but Hodge said wind conditions usually varied during a race.
Sore muscles, inexperience, and a very strong headwind slowed our progress for the rest of the day.
Jensen would fly the craft inverted into a strong headwind, resulting in a negative ground speed.
You will use it in particular if there is a strong headwind, when you fly over valleys or if you want to leave a dangerous area quickly.
The run of the galley from the nameless bay near Sidon was without stop or so much as a headwind.
There's a slight ocean breeze blowing to the west creating a headwind, but at least take off will be easier.

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