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windward

wind·ward

UK/ˈwɪndwə(ɹ)d/ US/ˈwɪnə(ɹ)d/ rare
adjective (1) noun (1) adverb (1)

adjective

1.

on the side exposed to the wind

  • “the windward islands”
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noun

1.

the direction from which the wind is coming

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adverb

1.

away from the wind

  • “they were sailing windward”
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Origin

From wind + -ward.

Phrases

  • weather gauge
  • Windward Antilles
  • Windward Islands

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