Meaning Of The Word Windward

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What's The Definition Of Windward?

windward
Windward is used to describe the side of something, especially a ship, which is facing the wind.

windward in American English
in the direction from which the wind blows; toward the wind
moving windward
the direction or side from which the wind blows
adjective: pertaining to, situated in, or moving toward the quarter from which the wind blows (opposed to leeward)
adverb: toward the wind; toward the point from which the wind blows
noun: the point or quarter from which the wind blows

windward in British English
adjective: of, in, or moving to the quarter from which the wind blows
noun: the windward point

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