English Expression · Intermediate
foul wind
A wind blowing against the direction of travel
Pronunciation: say foul wind
Meaning
A wind blowing against the direction of travel.
Example
We lost several hours having to tack into a foul wind just off the coast.
We lost several hours having to tack into a foul wind just off the coast.
Practice tips
- Practice foul 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.