tailwind
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.
Noun
- A wind that blows in the same direction as the course taken by an aircraft, sailing ship, bird, etc.; a following wind.
Synonyms: fair wind
- A force that accelerates progress.
Origin
From tail + wind.
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Verb
- 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.