upwind

Everyday

1. Upwind means in the direction the wind is coming from, against the wind. tree →
2. If you are upwind of something, the wind blows from you towards it. tree →

In the lessons

In science, sailing and safety it matters for smells, smoke and gas: stand upwind of a bonfire so smoke blows away from you. Hunters and animal watchers stay downwind so animals cannot smell them. Phrases: upwind of, sail upwind.

Examples

• Stand upwind of the barbecue so the smoke does not blow in your face. tree →
• The deer smelled us because we were upwind. tree →
• It is harder to sail upwind than downwind. tree →
• The factory is upwind of the town, so the smell reaches the houses. tree →
• Keep upwind of any chemical spill. tree →
• We cycled upwind and it was hard work. tree →

Note

Opposite: downwind (the direction the wind blows to). Safety rule: in a fire or gas leak, move upwind, away from the smoke.