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Adjective
windward

1. Towards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.
2. On the side exposed to the wind.

Synonyms
upwind

Antonyms
leeward

Adverb
windward

1. In a direction from which the wind blows, against the wind.

#: ''We beat our way windward.

Noun
windward

1. The direction from which the wind blows.
2. The side receiving the wind's force.

Verb
en-verb

1. nautical sailing into the wind

#*1840: w:Richard Henry Dana|Richard Henry Dana, Two Years before the Mast - 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.

1. in a position of vantage.

See also
weather gauge

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