When you have a headwind, you are facing a strong wind that is blowing in your direction. This can be a very difficult situation to deal with, because the wind is pushing you backwards.
The wind was so strong that the sailboat was easily pushed back by the headwind.
The headwind is causing a lot of problems for the athletes.
noun
wind blowing opposite to the path of a ship or aircraft
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A header is not the same as a headwind.
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The opposite wind is a headwind.
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Presumably to some article such as headwind and tailwind.
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DCA generally does not overcome this headwind.
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Generally, throws into a moderate headwind achieve the maximum distance.
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Headwind and Tailwind do not occur together in normal conditions.
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The catapult and headwind facts are well known to aviation historians.