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windward

 

[ ˈwɪndwərd ]

Adjective / Adverb
Context #1 | Adjective

sailing

located in the direction from which the wind is blowing

Synonyms

upwind, weatherward, wind-facing

Examples of usage

  • The ship changed course to sail in a windward direction.
  • The sailors faced challenging conditions on the windward side of the island.
Context #2 | Adverb

sailing

towards the direction from which the wind is blowing

Synonyms

upwind, weatherward, wind-facing

Examples of usage

  • The sailors adjusted their sails to move windward.

Translations

Translations of the word "windward" in other languages:

🇵🇹 à barlavento

🇮🇳 हवा की दिशा में

🇩🇪 lufwärts

🇮🇩 arah angin

🇺🇦 з навітряного боку

🇵🇱 odwietrzny

🇯🇵 風上

🇫🇷 au vent

🇪🇸 a barlovento

🇹🇷 rüzgar yönünde

🇰🇷 바람이 불어오는 쪽

🇸🇦 رياحي

🇨🇿 návětrný

🇸🇰 návetrný

🇨🇳 迎风

🇸🇮 privetrni

🇮🇸 á vindsælu

🇰🇿 желді соғатын жақ

🇬🇪 ქარისმიერი

🇦🇿 küləkli tərəf

🇲🇽 a barlovento

Etymology

The term 'windward' originated from Middle English, combining 'wind' and 'ward.' It has been used in the context of sailing for centuries to describe the direction from which the wind is blowing. Sailors and navigators rely on understanding windward and leeward directions to optimize their course and speed.

See also: unwind, unwinding, upwind, wind, windbag, windbreaker, windcheater, windfall, winding, windingly, windings, window, windpipe, windproof, windy.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,844, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.