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Record 1 2003-10-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorology
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
  • Paddle Sports
DEF

A wind that blows in a direction opposite the vessel's course.

OBS

headwind: sailing and rowing term.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Météorologie
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
  • Sports de pagaie
CONT

Avoir un vent debout, vent contraire : Avoir un vent directement opposé à la route que l'on veut faire.

OBS

vent debout : terme de voile; vent contre : terme d'aviron.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Meteorología
  • Física de la atmósfera
  • Vela y navegación de placer
  • Deportes de remo
OBS

viento en contra: término de remo; viento en proa: término de vela.

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