Definition of windward
: the side or direction from which the wind is blowing
to windward
: into or in an advantageous position
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First Known Use of windward
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Definition of windward
: being in or facing the direction from which the wind is blowing — compare leeward
Examples of windward in a Sentence
The windward side of the mountain was rocky and treeless.
Recent Examples of windward from the Web
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The Tribunal Chamber The Pentagon has built a $12 million Expeditionary Legal Complex atop a long-ago abandoned runway on the U.S. Navy base's Windward side.
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Windward’s Charisma Osborne regained the lead after burying two of three free throws with 6 seconds remaining in regulation.
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First Known Use of windward
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WINDWARD Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of windward for English Language Learners
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: the side or direction that the wind is blowing from
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Definition of windward for English Language Learners
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: located on the side that is facing the direction that the wind is blowing from
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Definition of windward for Students
: moving or placed toward the direction from which the wind is blowing
Definition of windward for Students
: the side or direction from which the wind is blowing Sail to the windward.
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