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Noun: tailwind  'teyl,wind
  1. Wind blowing in the same direction as the path of a ship or aircraft
Adjective: tailwind  'teyl,wind
  1. Something that helps achieve a goal or progress
    "executives see lower costs as a significant long-term tailwind"

Derived forms: tailwinds

Type of: air current, current of air, wind

Encyclopedia: Tailwind

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