wind-downtime
nounUK /wɪnd ˈdaʊntaɪm/
US /wɪnd ˈdaʊntaɪm/
A time when a wind machine or wind farm is not working.
The wind-downtime lasted all night because the air was too still to turn the blades.
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2. A rest period for workers when strong winds stop outdoor jobs.
The crew used the wind-downtime to check their safety ropes.
3. A pause in sailing caused by too little wind.
The race had a long wind-downtime near the last buoy.
4. A break in a wind-powered event or activity.
Kite day had some wind-downtime, so we ate lunch early.