windwards

[US]/'wɪndwəd/
[UK]/'wɪndwɚd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. facing the direction from which the wind is blowing
adj. having the advantage
n. the side or direction from which the wind is blowing

Phrases & Collocations

windward side

windward islands

Example Sentences

trying to work to windward in light airs.

I happen to have got to windward of the young woman.

They erected a 2-metre-high mud wall on the windward side.

he had beaten to windward across St Austell Bay.

when the wind speed and windward are steady , the concentration value of dimensional spot change along with time is inapparent, it may be considered steady.

sailing close to the windward side of the buoy

the ship changed its course to sail windward

the windward side of the mountain receives more rainfall

the sailor adjusted the sails to catch the windward breeze

the windward coast is known for its strong winds

the trees on the windward side of the island are bent by the prevailing winds

the windward direction is where the storm is coming from

the windward window rattled as the storm approached

the windward face of the building is weathered from constant exposure to wind

the windward side of the hill is covered in lush vegetation

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