noun
Meaning 1
The flow of air so deflected
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: nautical, transport
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Standard Lemma guide
backwind
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verb
Meaning 2
To deflect air into the back of a sail or of a vessel
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: nautical, transport
Examples
- If a sailing boat's bow is pointing too high into the wind the sails backwind.
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verb
Meaning 3
To wind backwards.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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History
Etymology
From back + wind.