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Definition of Windward
1. Noun. The direction from which the wind is coming.
Generic synonyms: Direction
Specialized synonyms: To Windward, Weather Side, Weatherboard, Windward Side
Antonyms: Leeward
Specialized synonyms: To Windward, Weather Side, Weatherboard, Windward Side
Antonyms: Leeward
2. Adjective. On the side exposed to the wind. "The windward islands"
3. Adverb. Away from the wind. "They were sailing windward"
4. Noun. The side of something that is toward the wind.
Definition of Windward
1. n. The point or side from which the wind blows; as, to ply to the windward; -- opposed to leeward.
2. a. Situated toward the point from which the wind blows; as, the Windward Islands.
3. adv. Toward the wind; in the direction from which the wind blows.
4. n. The point or side from which the wind blows; as, to ply to the windward; -- opposed to leeward.
5. a. Situated toward the point from which the wind blows; as, the Windward Islands.
6. adv. Toward the wind; in the direction from which the wind blows.
Definition of Windward
1. the direction from which the wind blows [n -S]