WINDWARD

windward

Noun

  1. The direction from which the wind blows.
  2. The side receiving the wind's force.

Adjective

  1. Towards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.
  2. On the side exposed to the wind.

Adverb

  1. In a direction from which the wind blows, against the wind.
    ''We beat our way windward.


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