upwind

• Beschreibt eine Lage oder Richtung, die dem Wind entgegengesetzt ist, also der Seite zugewandt, aus der der Wind weht.

Describes a position or direction that is against the wind or facing the direction from which the wind is blowing.

1. Facing the windB2formal

   Situated or moving in the direction from which the wind is blowing.

   Windzugewandt

   • The sailors kept the boat upwind to avoid drifting.
   • We set up camp on the upwind side of the hill.
   • The hunter approached the deer from an upwind position.

   Synonymeweatherwindward

   Antonymedownwind

• Adverb, das bedeutet 'gegen die Windrichtung' oder 'in Richtung, aus der der Wind weht'. Es beschreibt eine Bewegung oder Lage relativ zum Wind, häufig beim Segeln, in der Luftfahrt oder im Freien.

An adverb meaning 'against the direction of the wind' or 'in the direction from which the wind is blowing.' It is used to describe movement or position relative to the wind, often in sailing, aviation, or outdoor contexts.

1. Toward the windB2formal

   In the direction from which the wind is blowing.

   Gegen den Wind

   • The sailors moved upwind to avoid the storm.
   • We positioned the tent upwind of the campfire.
   • The birds flew upwind to conserve energy.

   Synonymeagainst the windinto the windto windwardwindward

   Antonymedownwind

2. Opposite to wind directionB2formal

   In the direction opposite to the direction the wind is blowing.

   Gegen den Wind

   • The hunter approached the deer from upwind.
   • The smoke blew away from us because we were upwind.
   • They built the house upwind of the factory to avoid pollution.

   Synonymeagainst the windinto the windwindward

   Antonymedownwind