windward

CEFRB2

/ˈwɪndwə(ɹ)d/

adjective · adverb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Facing or coming from the direction the wind is blowing.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    In a position of advantage or superiority.

Examples

  • We learned to approach the campfire from the windward side to avoid the smoke.

  • The windward boat must give way to the leeward boat.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
2
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈwɪnə(ɹ)d/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. On the side exposed to the wind.

  2. Towards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.

adverb

Extra meaning

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

More examples

In context

  • We beat our way windward.

  • the windward bedroom

  • 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.

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Origin

adjective

From wind + -ward.