headwind

/ˈhɛdˌwɪnd/ · noun

Meaning

A wind that blows directly against the course of a vehicle, like an aircraft, train, or ship.
A strong force that impedes or reverses progress.
To blow directly against the course of a vehicle, like an aircraft, train, or ship.
To impede or reverse progress.

Etymology / origin

From Middle English *hedwind, from Old English hēafodwind, equivalent to head + wind. Cognate with Old Norse höfuðvindr.

höfuðvindr(non)→
hēafodwind(ang)→
*hedwind(enm)→
headwind (English)
Relations: inh, inh, cog

Related words

*hedwind(enm)hēafodwind(ang)höfuðvindr(non)

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