English Dictionary

close to the wind

副詞

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see close to, the, wind. / (nautical) In a direction almost opposite to that from which the wind is blowing

日本語の意味

（比喩的・慣用的な用法以外で使用する場合）『close to, the, wind』を参照するという指示的な意味合い / （船舶用語）風が吹いている方向とほぼ反対の方向、つまりほぼ逆風に向かうこと

The kite hovered close to the wind, its tail streaming in the gusts.

その凧は風のすぐ近くで浮かび、尾が風になびいていた。

意味（1）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see close to, the, wind.

意味（2）

(nautical) In a direction almost opposite to that from which the wind is blowing

意味（3）

Near a limit of feasibility or compliance with law or morality.

Time you want a real good friend is when you're gone just a bit close to the wind, and want to be set right again.

closer to the wind （ comparative ）

closest to the wind （ superlative ）