fair wind

Frequency: 5.03.1 per million words

a wind that is favorable for sailing

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Examples (10)

  • They set sail the next morning with a fair wind.
  • We're hoping for a fair wind to speed up our journey across the Atlantic.
  • With a fair wind behind them, the ships made excellent progress.
  • The captain waited patiently for a fair wind before hoisting the sails.
  • A sudden fair wind allowed the small boat to reach the harbor ahead of schedule.
  • Sailors often pray for a fair wind to guide them safely home.
  • If we catch a fair wind by dawn, we'll be halfway there by noon.
  • The ancient mariners relied heavily on finding a fair wind for long voyages.
  • Despite the initial calm, a fair wind eventually picked up, propelling the yacht forward.
  • May you always have a fair wind at your back and calm seas ahead.