tailwind

The word “tailwind” has 2 syllables: tail-wind

It's pronounced as /ˈteɪlˌwɪnd/

What is synonym and antonym for tailwind?

In the thesaurus, “tailwind” has 18 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for tailwind along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for tailwind

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

The cyclists welcomed the strong tailwind as they raced down the hill.
The airplane experienced a powerful tailwind, cutting down its travel time.
The sailboat glided smoothly across the water with the help of a favorable tailwind.
The runners set new personal records thanks to the gentle tailwind during the race.
The weather report mentioned a possible tailwind for the marathon runners tomorrow.

On this page you'll find 18 synonyms or another words to tailwind, such as: blast, blow, breath, breeze, current, draft, flurry.

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