ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Windwards

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Windwards is an adverb meaning Alternative form of windward.

Meaning

Alternative form of windward.

Example Sentences

The sequence of the manoeuvre is the followingː Head up to close-hauled, cleat the jib, shoot up head to wind to slow down, bear away with jib backed, release mainsheet, steer windwards delicately til the boat settles down.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include downwind, upwind, weather, leewards, windies, indies.

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