windward - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'windward' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Windward

[ a.]

- Situated toward the point from which the wind blows; as, the Windward Islands.

2 . Windward

[ adv.]

- Toward the wind; in the direction from which the wind blows.

3 . Windward

[ n.]

- The point or side from which the wind blows; as, to ply to the windward; -- opposed to leeward.

1 . windward

[ a]

Meaning (1):
- on the side exposed to the wind

Example in sentence:

2 . windward

[ r]

Meaning (2):
- toward the wind

Example in sentence:

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