head winds
Currents opposing progress
Head winds are winds blowing directly against the direction of travel, slowing progress.
Aircraft and cyclists expend more energy pushing into head winds.
Figuratively, head winds are obstacles or opposing forces: The company faces economic head winds.
The opposite is tail winds.
Also spelled as one word: headwinds.
- tailwindBreeze moving your direction
- galeSevere sustained wind
- setbackReverse in progress
- aviationFlying or operating aircraft
- flight delayPostponed aircraft departure
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wind direction relative to travel
head windstail winds
Currents moving your direction
tailwinds · fair winds · favorable conditions · boost · assistance