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noun wind·ward \ ˈwin(d)-wərd \

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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Recent Examples of windward from the Web

Practices usually consist of numerous warm-ups, drills, windward and leeward races, and lessons that help sharpen skills and assist the students in becoming better sailors.

— omar abdel-baqui, Detroit Free Press, "Sailing is a teacher for Detroit students in yacht club program," 3 Aug. 2017
H: Windward at Santa Paula I: Woodcrest Christian at Rio Hondo Prep J:

— staff report, Orange County Register, "CIF-SS softball playoff pairings," 15 May 2017

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First Known Use of windward

1549

windward

adjective

Definition of windward

:being in or facing the direction from which the wind is blowing — compare leeward

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Examples of windward in a Sentence

The windward side of the mountain was rocky and treeless.

Recent Examples of windward from the Web

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.

— miamiherald, "About the 9/11 war crimes trial," 8 May 2017
Windward’s Charisma Osborne regained the lead after burying two of three free throws with 6 seconds remaining in regulation.

— kenny connolly, Orange County Register, "Sonora girls basketball team wins in Denning Classic with defense," 7 Jan. 2017