up the wind



up the wind

Nautical
In a direction opposite or nearly opposite the wind.
See also: up, wind

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ofeliao-FE-lyahSpanish, Italian
Katrionakə-TREE-nə, kat-ree-O-nəEnglish (Rare)
Ishbel-Scottish
Perdita-Literature
Franka (1)-German, Dutch
LouLOO (English)English, French