in the eye of the wind

in the eye of the wind

In the direction from which the wind blows. Are we moving in the eye of the wind right now? I think you need to position the kite in the eye of the wind. Boy, that flag is whipping around out there—it must be in the eye of the wind.

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in the eye of the wind

Nautical

In a direction opposite that of the wind; close to the wind.

See also: eye, of, wind

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