A tailwind is a wind that is blowing in your favor. When you have a tailwind, it's easier for you to move faster and farther than usual.
The race was won thanks to a tailwind that supplied them with extra energy.
The wind was blowing in their favor, which made it easier for them to sail.
noun
wind blowing in the same direction as the path of a ship or aircraft
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The worst condition is a tailwind.
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The opposite wind is a tailwind.
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The riders had a moderate tailwind.
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Presumably to some article such as headwind and tailwind.
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A tailwind will reduce the drag and the bullet drop.
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Both results had too strong tailwind.
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A tailwind is a wind that blows in the direction of travel of an object.
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A 'tailwind' is a wind that blows in the direction of travel of an object.
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Headwind and Tailwind do not occur together in normal conditions.
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A new record is disqualified if the tailwind exceeds a certain value.