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неблагоприятный (для полёта) ветер; встречный ветер
Англо-русский словарь технических терминов. 2005.
Англо-русский словарь технических терминов. 2005.
adverse wind — winds hindering forward progress (in a sailboat, etc.) … English contemporary dictionary
adverse — 1 Adverse, antagonistic, counter, counteractive mean so opposed as to cause interference, often harmful or fatal interference. All four may be applied to one thing that comes into conflict with another {an adverse policy} {an adverse wind had so… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
Wind power in the United States — is a growing industry. In 2007, the United States was the fastest growing wind power market in the world for the third year in a row [http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy08osti/43025.pdf Annual Report on U.S. Wind Power Installation] ] . At the end of… … Wikipedia
Wind farm — Royd Moor Wind Farm in England … Wikipedia
wind — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ fierce, harsh, high, stiff, strong ▪ Rain and high winds are forecast. ▪ There was a stiff wind blowing … Collocations dictionary
wind — I n. /wind/ movement, current of air 1) an adverse; balmy, gentle, light; biting, cold, cutting, icy; brisk, heavy, high, stiff, strong; fair, favorable; gale force; gusty; head; raw; tail; trade wind 2) the prevailing winds 3) the wind blows;… … Combinatory dictionary
adverse — adj. Adverse is used with these nouns: ↑circumstance, ↑comment, ↑condition, ↑consequence, ↑criticism, ↑effect, ↑impact, ↑implication, ↑influence, ↑outcome, ↑publicity, ↑ … Collocations dictionary
adverse — a. 1. Contrary, opposing, counteracting, conflicting, head (as head wind). 2. Hostile, inimical, antagonistic, unpropitious, unfavorable, injurious, harmful. 3. Unprosperous, untoward, unlucky, unfortunate, calamitous, disastrous … New dictionary of synonyms
adverse — Kū ē; ukiuki (as wind) … English-Hawaiian dictionary
dead wind — n. adverse wind; wind directly ahead or opposite a boat s course … English contemporary dictionary
Community wind energy — Wind turbines at Findhorn Ecovillage make the community a net exporter of electricity. Community wind projects are locally owned by farmers, investors, businesses, schools, utilities, or other public or private entities who utilize wind energy to … Wikipedia