counterwind en · NOUN
Etymology
From counter- + wind.
Meanings
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A wind that blows in the opposite direction to another.
They said they saw signs, however, that counterwinds, known as wind shear, might begin to dampen the force of the storm before it reached full strength.
2009 August 17, Joseph B. Treaster, “3 Storms, 1 With Hurricane Potential, Near U.S.”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| counterwinds | Number=Plur | lexicographic |