Tailwind

Word TAILWIND
Character 8
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /ˈteɪlwɪnd/

Definitions and meanings of "Tailwind"

What do we mean by tailwind?

A wind blowing in the same direction as that of the course of an aircraft, ship, or other vehicle. noun

A wind that blows in the same direction as the course of an aircraft or ship noun

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

A wind that blows in the same direction as the course of an aircraft or ship

Synonyms and Antonyms for Tailwind

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The word "tailwind" in example sentences

It may even be - I don't want to use the word tailwind because you've sort of pooh-poohed that a little bit, but it shouldn't be nearly a headwind, right? ❋ Unknown (2008)

In a pitch from last month, FAOFool shares that sentiment, touching on Lab Corp. 's monstrous long-term tailwind: ❋ Unknown (2008)

Because the tailwind was about 9 mph, double the allowable, the world record remains 9.72, set May 31 by Jamaica's Usain Bolt in New York City. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Only once has anyone recorded a faster time, and in that race, the tailwind was a blustery 5.7 mps. ❋ Unknown (2004)

Samra likes it at 15 times 2011 estimated earnings, thanks to a "tailwind" from health care and educational institutions farming out catering. ❋ Anita Raghavan (2010)

One French intelligence officer, who didn't want to be identified discussing internal Israeli politics, describes Dagan as a "tailwind" carrying Netanyahu toward military action. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In a separate note issued late Sunday, Anderson said the sales "tailwind" from Medicare changes will likely run through the end of the year for big pharma firms. ❋ Unknown (2006)

You mentioned earlier about the stimulus, being a positive kind of tailwind for I'll prices. ❋ Unknown (2010)

His election win had given a "tailwind" to Hatoyama's review of the base deal, said Toshio Kamo, a politics professor at Ritsumeikan University. ❋ Unknown (2010)

In October, Munster predicted new iMacs and more affordable MacBook laptops would provide Apple a 'tailwind' to buffer sagging desktop sales. ❋ Unknown (2010)

(Bloomberg) -- India's record spending on roads, power plants and ports will provide a "tailwind" for equipment makers, leading the benchmark stock index to a 10 percent gain this year, Principal Pnb Asset Management Co. said. ❋ Leanan (2010)

What valuations may not take into account, he added, is the long-term "tailwind" of an aging population that will require more medical care in years to come. ❋ Unknown (2008)

By dint of AOL's significant market share, holding back on cheaper inventory in favor or premium could create a "tailwind" that would wash over Yahoo (

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