noun Download 🔗Share A wind that blows in the same direction as the course of an aircraft or ship Examples : "The sailboat caught a strong tailwind, and its journey across the lake was much faster. " weather nautical sailing direction Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share Of wind, to blow on a windmill or wind turbine in such a way that wind pressure is exerted on the wrong side of the sail or turbine assembly. Examples : "The sudden gust of wind tailwinded the small wind turbine, causing it to briefly spin backwards before adjusting to the correct direction. " energy technology physics nautical sailing weather technical direction machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading