See Also: upwind(1)(dictionary)
upwind(2)(dictionary)
upwind(dictionary)
Upwind - Sailing(gambling)

uniformize (iou) and upwind(1) (iou)


uniformize (iou)



uniformize verb trans. Also uniformise. M19.
[from UNIFORM adjective + -IZE.]
Make uniform; reduce to a uniform system. rare. M19.
Math. Transform (an equation or expression) so that each variable is expressed as a single-valued function of a new parameter; parametrize. L19.
uniformi'zation noun L19.

upwind(1) (iou)



upwind adverb & adjective. Also as two words. M19.
[from UP- + WIND noun1.]
A. adverb. Contrary to or against the direction of the wind, into the wind. M19.
H. Green To prospect for a site to place the pigsties, up wind of course. Practical Boat Owner By lashing the helm over to head upwind, I managed to get her to self-steer.
b. adjective. Occurring or situated upwind. M20.