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windward |
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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