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Definition of windward

Windward
Windward Wind"ward, n. The point or side from which the wind blows; as, to ply to the windward; -- opposed to leeward. To lay an anchor to the windward, a figurative expression, signifying to adopt precautionary or anticipatory measures for success or security.
Windward
Windward Wind"ward, a. Situated toward the point from which the wind blows; as, the Windward Islands.
Windward
Windward Wind"ward, adv. Toward the wind; in the direction from which the wind blows.

Meaning of windward from wikipedia

- geography and seamanship, windward (/ˈwɪndwərd, ˈwɪnərd/) and leeward (/ˈliːwərd, ˈljuːərd/) are directions relative to the wind. Windward is upwind from the...
- The Windward Islands are the southern, generally larger islands of the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean islands or West Indies. Located approximately between...
- The British Windward Islands was an administrative grouping of British colonies in the Windward Islands of the West Indies, existing from 1833 until 3...
- archipelago of the Virgin Islands, swings southeast through the Leeward and Windward Islands towards South America, and turns westward through the Leeward Antilles...
- more southerly part of this chain, starting with Dominica, is called the Windward Islands. Dominica was initially considered a part of the Leeward Islands...
- The Windward Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization managed by Arabella Advisors, a for-profit consulting company that advises left-leaning donors...
- Windward may also refer to: Windward High School, a school in Bellingham, Washington, United States Windward Islands, in the West Indies Windward Islands...
- Look to Windward is a science fiction novel by Scottish writer Iain M. Banks, first published in 2000. It is Banks' sixth published novel to feature the...
- Winair (short for Windward Islands Airways International NV) is a government-owned Dutch regional airline based in Sint Maarten. Founded in 1961 by Georges...
- Windward School is an independent school in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, accredited by the Western ****ociation of Schools and...