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Webster 1913 Edition
Windward
Wind′ward
,Noun.
The point or side from which the wind blows;
as, to ply to the
; – opposed to windward
leeward
. To lay an anchor to the windward
, a figurative expression, signifying to adopt precautionary or anticipatory measures for success or security.
Wind′ward
,Adj.
Situated toward the point from which the wind blows;
as, the
. Windward
IslandsWind′ward
,adv.
Toward the wind; in the direction from which the wind blows.
Webster 1828 Edition
Windward
WINDWARD
,Noun.
WINDWARD
,Adj.
WINDWARD
,adv.
Definition 2024
windward
windward
English
Adjective
windward (comparative more windward, superlative most windward)
- Towards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.
- On the side exposed to the wind.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Derived terms
Translations
towards the wind
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Adverb
windward (not comparable)
- In a direction from which the wind blows, against or towards the wind.
- We beat our way windward.
Translations
towards the wind
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Noun
windward
- The direction from which the wind blows.
- 1840, Richard Henry Dana, Two Years before the Mast
- A vessel has the weather gage of another when she is to windward of her. A weatherly ship is one that works well to windward, making but little leeway.
- 1840, Richard Henry Dana, Two Years before the Mast
- The side receiving the wind's force.
Translations
towards the wind
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