windward

Definitions


[ˈwɪndwəd], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- facing the wind or situated on the side facing the wind
(e.g: the windward side of the boat)


Phrases:
- to windward of

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[ˈwɪndwəd], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- towards the wind or on the side facing the wind
(e.g: we have not raced windward for some time)


Phrases:
- to windward of

Origin:


[ˈwɪndwəd], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the side or direction from which the wind is blowing
(e.g: he had beaten to windward across St Austell Bay)


Phrases:
- to windward of

Origin:




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