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headwind [ˈhedwɪnd] N

headwind

встре́чный ве́тер m

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His run of 9.99 seconds (achieved despite a headwind) was a new personal best. en.wikipedia.org

There was a headwind for the first 40 km. en.wikipedia.org

In the event of a headwind or tailwind, "heading" and course in an aircraft are theoretically identical. en.wikipedia.org

The buffeting headwind averaged 70 mph (110 km/h). en.wikipedia.org

As the aircraft passes into the region of the downdraft, the localized headwind diminishes, reducing the aircraft's airspeed and increasing its sink rate. en.wikipedia.org

Just like an unpowered sail, thrust can not be obtained when making headway directly into a headwind, nor can it be obtained without wind. en.wikipedia.org

The limited engine power resulted in low flying speeds and the need to take off into a headwind. en.wikipedia.org

Bolt made the slowest start of the nine competitors and had to recover ground in cold conditions and against a 0.9 m/s headwind. en.wikipedia.org

By going into headwinds and failing to immediately ground the ship, he actually fanned the fire. en.wikipedia.org

Tailwinds and headwinds are commonly measured in relation to the speed of vehicles commonly air and watercraft as well as in running events particularly sprints. en.wikipedia.org

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