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Headwind

usgb/ˈhedwɪnd/Volume
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Literal Meaning

Refers to actual wind against a ship or plane, making travel harder.

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The pilot reported a strong headwind, delaying our flight.
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Physical Challenges

Used to describe physical struggles similar to facing wind while moving.

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They faced a real headwind while biking uphill.
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Not Just Weather

While related to nature, it often explains difficulty in a journey or mission.

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Her headwind was the mountain terrain, not the actual wind.
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