Downwind Synonyms and Antonyms

dounwĭnd
With the wind; in the direction the wind is blowing
(Adverb)
Synonyms:
  1. windward
Antonyms:
  1. upwind
  2. leeward
Towards the side away from the wind
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. lee

Words Related to Downwind

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. to-leeward
  2. into-the-wind
  3. to-windward
  4. down-wind

Downwind Sentence Examples

  • We made them ride downwind and wore kerchiefs over our faces.

  • However Emmett passed him downwind to win the last race.

  • The nature of the Clipper races is to provide the best possible racing, which inevitably means a high degree of downwind sailing.

  • Again the conditions dictated the racing with a repeat of the downwind slalom followed by a bit of a haul back to the start.

  • You will find downwind sailing under that huge spinnaker exciting.

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