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

2. Adjective. On the side exposed to the wind. "The windward islands"
Similar to: Upwind, Weather
Antonyms: Leeward

3. Adverb. Away from the wind. "They were sailing windward"
Exact synonyms: Downwind
Antonyms: Upwind, Leeward

4. Noun. The side of something that is toward the wind.
Generic synonyms: Face, Side
Antonyms: Leeward

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]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Windward

Windsor tie
windstorm
windstorms
windsurf
windsurfed
windsurfing
windsurfings
windsurfs
windswept
windtalker
windthrow
windthrows
windup
windup(a)
windups
windward (current term)
windwards
Windward Islands
Windward Isles
Windward Passage
windward side
windway
windways
windy
windy
Windy City
wind bells
Wind Cave National Park
wind chimes
wind cone

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