windward meaning and definition

WINDWARD noun

Definition of windward (noun)

1. the direction from which the wind is coming
   • antonym: leeward
2. the side of something that is toward the wind
   • antonym: lee

WINDWARD adjective

Definition of windward (adjective)

1. on the side exposed to the wind
   • "the windward islands"
   • antonym: leeward

WINDWARD adverb

Definition of windward (adverb)

1. away from the wind
   • "they were sailing windward"
   • synonyms: downwind
   • antonym: leeward