windward
Towards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowingTowards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.
» We learned to approach the campfire from the windward side to avoid the smoke.
Meaning
3 sensesTowards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.
The windward boat must give way to the leeward boat.
luvwärts gelegen, windwärts gelegen, im Wind gelegen
наве́тренныйnavétrennyj
противі́трянийprotyvítrjanyj
On the side exposed to the wind.
the windward bedroom
on the side exposed to the wind
(figuratively)In a position of advantage or superiority.
Examples
3 sentencesWe learned to approach the campfire from the windward side to avoid the smoke.
We pitched our tents on the windward side of the island to catch the cool ocean breeze.
Parts facing the oncoming flow are said to be windward, and parts facing away from the flow are said to be leeward.
Translations
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Forms
more windward, most windward| Comparative | more windward Lesson |
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| Superlative | most windward Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsAntonyms
1 antonymsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form