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Windward — Wind ward, n. The point or side from which the wind blows; as, to ply to the windward; opposed to {leeward}. [1913 Webster] {To lay an anchor to the windward}, a figurative expression, signifying to adopt precautionary or anticipatory measures… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
windward — [wind′wərd; ] naut. [ win′dərd] n. the direction or side from which the wind blows adv. in the direction from which the wind blows; toward the wind adj. 1. moving windward 2. on the side from which the wind blows: Opposed to LEEWARD to windward… … English World dictionary
Windward — Wind ward, a. Situated toward the point from which the wind blows; as, the Windward Islands. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Windward — Wind ward, adv. Toward the wind; in the direction from which the wind blows. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Windward — Windward, Islas … Enciclopedia Universal
windward — 1540s, from WIND (Cf. wind) (n.) + WARD (Cf. ward) … Etymology dictionary
windward — referring to the side from which the wind is blowing, is spelt ward as adjective, adverb, and noun. The form windwards is no longer used … Modern English usage
windward — ► ADJECTIVE & ADVERB ▪ facing the wind or on the side facing the wind. Contrasted with LEEWARD(Cf. ↑leeward). ► NOUN ▪ the side from which the wind is blowing … English terms dictionary
windward — [[t]wɪ̱ndwə(r)d[/t]] 1) ADJ: ADJ n Windward is used to describe the side of something, especially a ship, which is facing the wind. ...the windward side of the quarterdeck... Gardens on the windward side of a hill receive more rain than those on… … English dictionary
windward — adj., adv., & n. adj. & adv. on the side from which the wind is blowing (opp. LEEWARD). n. the windward region, side, or direction (to windward; on the windward of). Phrases and idioms: get to windward of 1 place oneself there to avoid the smell… … Useful english dictionary
