Word: backwind
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: back
wind
Definition: The flow of air so deflected
Morphemes:
Affix: back
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To brace the yards so that the wind presses on the front of the sail, to slow the ship.
Affix: wind
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure.