Meaning of WINDWARD
| Pronunciation: | | 'windwud
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- [n] the direction from which the wind is coming
- [adv] away from the wind; "they were sailing windward"
- [adj] on the side exposed to the wind; "the windward islands"
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| | Synonyms: | | downwind, upwind, weather(a) |
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| | Antonyms: | | leeward, leeward, leeward, upwind | | |
| | See Also: | | direction, to windward, weather side, weatherboard, windward side | |
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\Wind"ward\, n.
The point or side from which the wind blows; as, to ply to
the windward; -- opposed to {leeward}.
{To lay an anchor to the windward}, a figurative expression,
signifying to adopt precautionary or anticipatory measures
for success or security.
\Wind"ward\, a.
Situated toward the point from which the wind blows; as, the
Windward Islands.
\Wind"ward\, adv.
Toward the wind; in the direction from which the wind blows.
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