windward
Pronunciation:
/ˈwɪndwə(ɹ)d/noun
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The direction from which the wind blows.
The side receiving the wind's force.
adjective
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Towards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.
On the side exposed to the wind.
adverb
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In a direction from which the wind blows, against or towards the wind.
Example: We beat our way windward.