antitrade wind

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Noun antitrade wind has 1 sense

antitrade wind, antitrade - winds blowing from west to east and lying above the trade winds in the tropics
--₁ is a kind of prevailing wind

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Antitrade Wind

Description:

The antitrade wind is a global wind pattern that blows from east to west. It is situated in the tropics and is the opposite of the trade winds, which blow from west to east. Antitrade winds are also known as countercurrent winds or return winds. These winds play a vital role in shaping weather conditions and determining ocean currents.

Sample sentences:

The antitrade wind helped sailors navigate their ships across the Pacific Ocean.
During the summer, the antitrade wind brings cool ocean breezes to the coastal regions.
Farmers rely on the antitrade wind to disperse pollen and help with the pollination process.
The strong antitrade winds made it challenging for the hot air balloon to maintain its desired course.