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Headwind
see synonyms of headwindNoun
1. headwind
wind blowing opposite to the path of a ship or aircraft
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Headwind
see synonyms of headwindnoun
a wind blowing directly against the course of an aircraft or ship
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Headwind
see synonyms of headwindn.
1. A wind blowing directly against the course of a moving object, such as an aircraft, bird, or runner.
2. Informal A source of resistance, as to progress or success: "negative cultural attitudes that would have presented an extra headwind to ... community-based conservation plans" (Rick Bass).
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