What is the meaning of windward?

noun

  • The direction from which the wind is coming.
  • The side of something that is toward the wind.

adjective

  • On the side exposed to the wind.
    • usage: "the windward islands"

adverb

  • Away from the wind.
    • usage: "they were sailing windward"
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