Windward: meaning, definitions and examples
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windward
[ ˈwɪndwərd ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.
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- 18841 morphologically
- 18842 dramatists
- 18843 recounting
- 18844 windward
- 18845 parenthesis
- 18846 pheasant
- 18847 mimeographed
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