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Windward

//ˈwɪndwə(ɹ)d// adj, adv, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Towards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.

    "The windward boat must give way to the leeward boat."

  2. 2
    On the side exposed to the wind.

    "the windward bedroom"

  3. 3
    In a position of advantage or superiority. figuratively

    "[…] but while they own what G. Fox hath written, and that he writ it with a perfect spirit: I say untill they do make some Recantation or Retractation: or shew the Reasons why they doe not, H. Norton who keeps more plainly to his Principles is to windward of them, and the Foxians do but strip themselves naked to be more derided and scorned as the more notorious Juglers and Dissemblers ."

Adjective
  1. 1
    on the side exposed to the wind wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    In a direction from which the wind blows, against or towards the wind. not-comparable

    "We beat our way windward."

Adverb
  1. 1
    toward the wind wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    The direction from which the wind blows.

    "A vessel has the weather gage of another when she is to windward of her. A weatherly ship is one that works well to windward, making but little leeway."

  2. 2
    the side of something that is toward the wind wordnet
  3. 3
    The side receiving the wind's force.
  4. 4
    the direction from which the wind is coming wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From wind + -ward.

Etymology 2

From wind + -ward.

Etymology 3

From wind + -ward.

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