motvind
Motvind, literally “against wind” in Norwegian, is a meteorological term that describes wind blowing from the direction opposite to a traveler’s course. It is the opposite of medvind, the wind at one’s back. The term is used in everyday language as well as in technical contexts to denote wind direction relative to movement.
In aviation, motvind reduces ground speed and can affect takeoff and landing distances, though it may increase
Etymology and cognates: motvind is formed from mot, meaning “against,” and vind, meaning “wind.” Cognates appear
Metaphorically, motvind is used to describe obstacles or adverse conditions that hinder progress, whether in sports,