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Tailwind

//ˈteɪlwɪnd// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A wind that blows in the same direction as the course taken by an aircraft, sailing ship, bird, etc.; a following wind.
  2. 2
    wind blowing in the same direction as the path of a ship or aircraft wordnet
  3. 3
    A force that accelerates progress. broadly, figuratively
Verb
  1. 1
    Of a 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.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From tail + wind.

Etymology 2

From tail + wind.

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