OXFORD 9000
📚 adj • entry_id 25715

windward

/ˈwɪndwə(ɹ)d/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
de barlovento
Towards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.
The windward boat must give way to the leeward boat.
📚 adv • entry_id 25716

windward

/ˈwɪndwə(ɹ)d/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
a barlovento
In a direction from which the wind blows, against or towards the wind.
We beat our way windward.
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📚 noun • entry_id 25717

windward

/ˈwɪndwə(ɹ)d/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
barlovento
The direction from which the wind blows.
A vessel has the weather gage of another when she is to windward of her. A weatherly ship is one that works well to windward, making but little leeway.
Phrases
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Word forms