Definition of 'downwind'

Adjective

1. towards the side away from the wind
      Synonyms: lee

Adverb

1. in the direction the wind is blowing; "they flew downwind"
      Synonyms: with the wind
      Antonyms: upwind against the wind into the wind
2. away from the wind; "they were sailing windward"
      Synonyms: windward
      Antonyms: leeward upwind leeward upwind

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