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windward noun, adjective, & adverb. . M16.
[from WIND noun1 + -WARD. Cf. LEEWARD.]
Chiefly Nautical.
A. noun. The side or region towards which the wind blows; the direction from which the wind blows. Chiefly in to the windward, to windward. M16.
cast an anchor to windward adopt measures for security. get to windward of (a) gain an advantage over; (b) move to windward to avoid the smell of. keep to windward of keep out of the reach of.
b. adjective. Situated on the side facing the wind; having a direction towards the wind; (of a vessel) having a specified ability to sail close to the wind, weatherly. E17.
C. adverb. Towards the wind, to windward. L17.
windwardly adjective windward, weatherly M17.
windwardmost adjective furthest to windward E17.
windwardness noun windward or weatherly quality E17.