Meaning Windward
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Upwind side or side directly influenced to the direction that the wind blows from. Opposite of leeward.
Source: physicalgeography.net

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The side toward the wind. Compare with leeward.
Source: w1.weather.gov

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"on the side toward which the wind blows," 1540s, from wind (n.1) + -ward.
Source: etymonline.com

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facing or toward the wind.
Source: nationalgeographic.org

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the side of an island or ship against which the wind is blowing.
Source: itseducation.asia

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The side facing into the wind. When speaking of a mountain range, these areas are generally cooler and wetter than on the leeward side.
Source: jersey.uoregon.edu

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The side toward which the wind is blowing. winnowing
Source: mhhe.com (offline)

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(n) - the side of a hill, etc subjected to wind
Source: sherwoodrocks.net (offline)

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The side of the ship exposed to the wind.
Source: cruisejobfinder.com

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The side of a land mass facing the direction from which the wind is blowing; the opposite of leeward.
Source: landmarkunitedstates.com

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(n) the direction from which the wind is coming(n) the side of something that is toward the wind(adj) on the side exposed to the wind(adv) away from the wind
Source: beedictionary.com

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Toward the direction from which the wind blows.
Source: otherpower.com

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The side of an island that faces a persistent wind
Source: otlibrary.com

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Toward the direction from which the wind is coming.
Source: boatsafe.com

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Against the wind.
Source: mmsn.org

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Toward the direction from which the wind is coming.
Source: sailinglinks.com

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Region on the side from which the wind blows.
Source: firstflight.com

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The direction from which the wind is blowing. Also the upwind side of an object. The opposite of the downwind or leeward side.
Source: thorntonweather.com

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The direction from which the wind is blowing
Source: pursuetheoutdoors.com

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Direction from which a wind is blowing.
Source: glue-it.com (offline)

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In the direction that the wind is coming from.
Source: readyayeready.com

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Towards the wind. Nearer to the wind. The direction from which the wind blows.
Source: crewtraffic.com

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Towards the wind, upwind; as in: If our destination is to windward we may have to tack to get there.
Source: schoolofsailing.net

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Toward the direction from which the wind is coming.
Source: marineinstitute.org

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In the direction that the wind is coming from.
Source: brethrencoast.com

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This word means to be upwind. It is now also a naval expression meaning to gain an advantage.X
Source: see-the-sea.org

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  Toward the direction from which the wind is blowing.  
Source: quarterdeck.org

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In the same direction as the wind.
Source: ageofsail.net

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Towards the wind. Windward is an adjective meaning the direction from which the wind is blowing. The windward side of a boat is the one which the wind hits first. "Sailing to windward&quo [..]
Source: caribbean-pirates.com

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 A direction upwind from a point of reference.
Source: apsltd.com (offline)

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into the wind, or toward the direction from which the wind is blowing. The opposite of leeward.
Source: ussrankin.org

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In the direction that the wind is coming from.
Source: nauticed.org

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The direction from which the wind blows (for example, upwind)
Source: transportsafety.vic.gov.au (offline)

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In the direction that the wind is coming from.
Source: cruisertips.com (offline)

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In the direction that the wind is coming from.
Source: boatrepairandmaintenance.com (offline)

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upwind
Source: photographers1.com

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Direction from which the wind is blowing, or upwind. Windward boat refers to the vessel that is upwind of the other.
Source: dttas.ie

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Towards the wind. Windward is an adjective meaning the direction from which the wind is blowing. The windward side of a boat is the one which the wind hits first. "Sailing to windward" means [..]
Source: marinewaypoints.com

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The weather side. The opposite is LEEWARD.
Source: en.wikisource.org

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The side of the ship closest to the wind, or in the upwind direction. If you're planning to relieve yourself over the rail, select the leeward side instead.
Source: blueridgejournal.com

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The side of a vessel that is nearest the direction the wind is coming from.
Source: midwestconnection.org (offline)

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The side toward the wind. Compare with leeward.
Source: forecast.weather.gov (offline)

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The direction from which the wind is blowing. Also the upwind side of an object. The opposite of the downwind or leeward side.
Source: docuweather.com (offline)

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The direction from which the wind is blowing. Also the upwind side of an object. The opposite of the downwind or leeward side.
Source: communityweather.org.nz

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The direction from which the wind
Source: image.weather.com (offline)

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The side toward the wind. Compare with leeward.
Source: weatherdudes.com

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The direction from which the wind is blowing. Also the upwind side of an object. The opposite of the downwind or leeward side.
Source: 40north70west.com (offline)

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Side close to the wide
Source: discoversailing.org.au

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The side of an island or ship against which the wind is blowing.
Source: celebritycruises.com.au (offline)

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The direction from which the wind is blowing; into the wind. Opposite of leeward.
Source: paddling.net (offline)





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