English Expression · Intermediate
dead wind
A wind directly ahead, or opposed to the ship's course
Pronunciation: say dead wind
Meaning
A wind blowing directly from the direction toward which a ship is heading.
Example
We had to tack repeatedly because we were sailing into a dead wind.
We had to tack repeatedly because we were sailing into a dead wind.
Practice tips
- Practice dead wind out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.