Meaning backwind
What does backwind mean? Here you find 6 meanings of the word backwind. You can also add a definition of backwind yourself
1 |
1
1
backwindIs the way of backing something like weather sort of
|
2 |
0
0
backwindWhen a forward sail blocks the wind from an after sail; as in: The jib is producing a backwind affecting the main.
|
3 |
0
0
backwindWind that is deflected from it's normal course by the sails
|
4 |
0
0
backwindWind that is deflected from it's normal course by the sails
|
5 |
0
0
backwind
(nautical) To deflect air into the back of a sail or of a vessel
|
6 |
0
0
backwindthe wind which is deflected from a sail ahead onto the sail abaft it
|
| << B back | bahamian moor >> |
Dictionary.university is a dictionary written by people like you and me.
Please help and add a word. All sort of words are welcome!
Add meaning
Please help and add a word. All sort of words are welcome!