TAILWIND - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

wind blowing in the same direction as the path of a ship or aircraft

Categories: Wind, Air current, Current of air

• A tailwind boosts vehicle or aircraft ground speed and is strategically used in route planning to save fuel and time.

tail – A related word in the same word family.

wind – A related word in the same word family.

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