headwind in the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary

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They're laughing and chatting, their energy unbowed after eight hours' kayaking, their return challenged by a stiff headwind and an outgoing tide.
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It successfully hauled two 70-ton barges almost 20 miles (30 km) in 6 hours against a strong headwind on test in 1802.
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The limited engine power resulted in low flying speeds and the need to take off into a headwind.
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Since takeoffs and landings are usually done as close to into the wind (see headwind) as possible, wind direction generally determines the active runway.
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They failed to take into account strong headwinds that slowed the plane and increased the time required to complete the crossing.
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There was a headwind for the first 40 km.
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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.
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While taking off with a tailwind may be necessary under certain circumstances, a headwind is generally desirable.
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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.
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At 115 miles per hour despite headwinds, he was much faster than a prior competitor's 90 mph gait.
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