AGAINST THE WIND

IPA (US):

 Dictionary entry overview: What does against the wind mean? 

• AGAINST THE WIND (adverb)
  The adverb AGAINST THE WIND has 1 sense:

1. in the direction opposite to the direction the wind is blowing

  Familiarity information: AGAINST THE WIND used as an adverb is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• AGAINST THE WIND (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

In the direction opposite to the direction the wind is blowing

Synonyms:

against the wind; into the wind; upwind

Context example:

they flew upwind

 Context examples 

If this man ordered one, it is a sign of a certain amount of foresight, since he went out of his way to take this precaution against the wind.

(The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

The sand, the sea-weed, and the flakes of foam, were driving by; and I was obliged to call for assistance before I could shut the gate again, and make it fast against the wind.

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)

Margaret agreed, and they pursued their way against the wind, resisting it with laughing delight for about twenty minutes longer, when suddenly the clouds united over their heads, and a driving rain set full in their face.

(Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen)