Windward

/ˈwɪndwə(ɹ)d/ · adjective

Meaning

Towards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing..

Definitions by Sense

1. Towards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.
2. On the side exposed to the wind.
3. (figurative) In a position of advantage or superiority.
4. In a direction from which the wind blows, against or towards the wind.
5. The direction from which the wind blows.
6. The side receiving the wind's force.

Example Sentences

The windward boat must give way to the leeward boat.

the windward bedroom

[…] but while they own what G. Fox hath written, and that he writ it with a perfect spirit: I say untill they do make some Recantation or Retractation: or shew the Reasons why they doe not, H. Norton who keeps more plainly to his Principles is to windward of them, and the Foxians do but strip themselves naked to be more derided and scorned as the more notorious Juglers and Dissemblers .

We beat our way windward.

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.

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Word Forms

• more windward
• most windward
• wind'ard

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