headwind

[ hed-wind ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a wind opposed to the course of a moving object, especially an aircraft or other vehicle ( tailwind ).

headwind

/ ˈhɛdˌwɪnd /

a wind blowing directly against the course of an aircraft or ship Compare tailwind

headwind

/ hĕd′wĭnd′ /

A wind blowing directly against the course of a moving object, especially an aircraft or ship.

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First recorded in 1780–90; (a)head + wind ¹

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McCauley, though, professes not to worry about regulatory headwinds.

Despite remaining headwinds, the future is looking up for most cannabis businesses, according to these investors.

And, reflation, in general, is a headwind for growth stocks.

He lowered the plane out of the speedy headwinds, hoping to save some fuel.

Under no scenario was the effort ever going to be conducted without headwinds.

But we do not live in that world, and that is a headwind pushing against currents of balance, growth, and repair.

Webb—or any Virginia Democrat—would be running into quite a headwind in 2012.

Ascending steadily against a continuous headwind, we picked up the second sledge at midday on the 28th.

Travelling between the cataracts against a strong headwind was slow work and we longed for the next one to get along faster.

The men at the oars now made hard work of it against the headwind and the running sea.

Next morning we set out, slowly floating with a little headwind, through a fog.

With a cold headwind on the starboard quarter, we hug the lee of the Ohio shore.

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