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tailwind

The correct spelling is tailwind.

How to pronounce tailwind

noun

IPA: /ˈteɪlwɪnd/

Say it like: Tay-lwi-nd

The correct spelling is tailwind. A wind that blows in the same direction as the course of an aircraft or ship

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A wind that blows in the same direction as the course of an aircraft or ship

verb

  1. 1.Of 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.

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