tail winds
Pushes from behind
Tail winds are winds blowing in the same direction as travel, pushing from behind and speeding progress.
Aircraft with tail winds arrive faster and burn less fuel.
Figuratively, tail winds are favorable conditions helping something succeed: The economy had tail winds from low interest rates.
The opposite is headwinds.
Also spelled as one word: tailwinds.
Downwind sailing sail
- downwindIn airflow's direction
- runningSwift foot travel
- sternStrict or ship's aft
- helmVessel's steering mechanism
keel · tacking · jibing · knots · nautical · skipper · regatta · catamaran
Upward push or increase
- momentumProduct of mass, velocity
- pushForce something away
- assistanceSupport or aid given
- benefitAdvantage or gain
favorable conditions · support · acceleration · propulsion · surge · lift · edge · opportunity
High-altitude wind band
- airspeedAircraft's atmospheric velocity
- altitudeMeasured height above reference
- pilotsThose who fly aircraft
- aircraftAirborne transportation vehicle
cockpit · aerodynamics · navigation · takeoff · landing · groundspeed · headwind · crosswind
Increase in size
- expansionIncrease in scope
- market conditionsEconomic factors affecting trade
- stimulusWhat prompts a reaction
- prosperityGood fortune, success
upturn · bullish · recovery · momentum · opportunities · investment climate · business cycle · rising tide
spinnaker
Downwind sailing sail
helm · keel · tacking · jibing · knots · nautical · skipper · regatta · catamaran · dinghy
boost
Upward push or increase
- momentumProduct of mass, velocity
- pushForce something away
- assistanceSupport or aid given
favorable conditions · benefit · support · acceleration · propulsion · surge · lift · edge · opportunity · catalyst
jetstream
High-altitude wind band
- airspeedAircraft's atmospheric velocity
- altitudeMeasured height above reference
- pilotsThose who fly aircraft
aircraft · cockpit · aerodynamics · navigation · takeoff · landing · groundspeed · headwind · crosswind · cruising
growth
Increase in size
- expansionIncrease in scope
- market conditionsEconomic factors affecting trade
- stimulusWhat prompts a reaction
prosperity · upturn · bullish · recovery · momentum · opportunities · investment climate · business cycle · rising tide · consumer confidence
tail windsheadwinds
Wind facing travelers
obstacles · impediments · resistance · drag · friction