Fahrtwind

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German

Alternative forms

  • Fahrwind (rare; usually means something else)

Etymology

From Fahrt (ride, journey) +‎ Wind (wind).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfaːrtˌvɪnt/, ,
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Noun

Fahrtwind m (strong, genitive Fahrtwindes or Fahrtwinds, plural Fahrtwinde)

  1. The airstream created by a fast-moving vehicle, experienced by those on that vehicle as a headwind.
    • 2008, Heinz. D. Heisl, Abriss, Dittrich Verlag, →ISBN, page 39:
      Der Fahrtwind riss am Gehölz. Riss an dürren Halmen. Und riss am trockenen Gras.
      The vehicle’s airstream ripped at the groves. Ripped at the brittle stalks. Ripped at the dry grass.

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