A favorable wind blowing from ahead toward a ship, helping it move forward.
From 'fore-' (forward) + 'wind' (moving air). Nautical terminology combining basic words to describe wind direction relative to a vessel's movement.
To sailors, a forewind was literally a gift from nature—it meant they could reach their destination faster. Without understanding wind patterns, ancient navigation would have been nearly impossible!
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