windward

/'windw d/

Thân thiện

The sailboat tacks toward the windward side of the bay.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Located on or facing the side exposed to the wind: Describes the side or direction from which the wind is blowing.
   • Situated toward the wind: The opposite of leeward.

2. Adverb:

   • Toward the wind; in the direction from which the wind is blowing: Moving or facing into the wind.

3. Noun:

   • The side or direction from which the wind is blowing: The point or area exposed to the wind.
   • The direction from which the wind is coming: The windward side of an object or location.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • The windward side of the island is rocky and exposed.
  • We secured the gear on the windward deck.

• Adverb:

  • The ship turned windward to gain speed.
  • It is harder to sail windward.

• Noun:

  • The captain ordered the crew to the windward.
  • Rain clouds gather to the windward.

Advanced Usage

• "To get to windward of": To gain a position of advantage relative to something or someone, often by being upwind.

  • The smaller boat tried to get to windward of its competitor.

• "Windward of": Being in a position facing or exposed to the wind relative to another point.

  • The harbor lies windward of the cape.

Variants and Related Words

• Windwardly (adv., archaic): In a windward direction.
• Windwardness (n., rare): The quality or state of being windward.

Synonyms

• Upwind (adj., adv., n.): In the direction from which the wind is blowing.
• Weather (adj., n., nautical): The side from which the wind blows (e.g., ).

Antonyms

• Leeward (adj., adv., n.): On or toward the side sheltered from the wind; the downwind side.

Related Phrases

• Windward Islands: A group of islands in the Caribbean, named for their position relative to the prevailing winds.
• Windward passage: A strait or channel where sailing windward is a notable feature.
  • Navigating the windward passage requires skill.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. on the side exposed to the wind
   • the windward islands

Adverb

1. away from the wind
   • they were sailing windward

Noun

1. the side of something that is toward the wind
2. the direction from which the wind is coming

Từ đồng nghĩa

• downwind