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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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Sore muscles, inexperience, and a very strong headwind slowed our progress for the rest of the day.
The Convention recognizes that persons with disabilities are sailing against a powerful headwind.
A strong headwind and choppy water made rowing difficult for the young hopefuls during the three day trials.
Jensen would fly the craft inverted into a strong headwind, resulting in a negative ground speed.
Sailing in nearly the opposite direction, that is, tacking close-hauled into this headwind, is a French ship.
The run of the galley from the nameless bay near Sidon was without stop or so much as a headwind.

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