4 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Windward \Wind"ward\, n.
The point or side from which the wind blows; as to ply to
the windward; -- opposed to {leeward}.
{To lay an anchor to the windward}, a figurative expression,
signifying to adopt precautionary or anticipatory measures
for success or security.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Windward \Wind"ward\, a.
Situated toward the point from which the wind blows; as the
Windward Islands.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Windward \Wind"ward\, adv
Toward the wind; in the direction from which the wind blows.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
windward
adj : on the side exposed to the wind; "the windward islands"
[ant: {leeward}]
n : the direction from which the wind is coming [ant: {leeward}]
adv : away from the wind; "they were sailing windward" [syn: {downwind}]
[ant: {leeward}, {leeward}]
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