Word: tailwind
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: tail
wind
Definition: Of wind, to blow on a windmill or wind turbine in such a way that wind pressure is exerted on the wrong side of the sail or turbine assembly.
Morphemes:
Affix: tail
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To swing with the stern in a certain direction; said of a vessel at anchor.
Affix: wind
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To turn a windmill so that its sails face into the wind.