windward

UK
/ˈwɪndwəd/
US
/ˈwɪndwərd/
windwardsubstantiv
windwards
pl
UK
/ˈwɪndwəd/
US
/ˈwɪndwɚd/
Übersetzungen
наветренная сторона
The windward side of the mountain receives more rainfall.
Наветренная сторона горы получает больше осадков.
Definitionen
The side or direction from which the wind is blowing.
The sailors adjusted the sails to face the windward side.
The side of a mountain or island that faces the wind and receives more precipitation.
The windward side of the island is lush and green due to the frequent rainfall.
Synonyme
weather side
windward side
windwardadjektiv
more windward
Comp.
most windward
Super.
UK
/ˈwɪndwəd/
US
/ˈwɪndwərd/
Übersetzungen
The windward side of the island receives more rainfall.
Наветренная сторона острова получает больше осадков.
Definitionen
Facing or situated toward the wind or the direction from which the wind is blowing.
The windward side of the island receives more rainfall than the leeward side.
Synonyme
facing the wind
toward the wind
Antonyme
windwardadverb
Definitionen
Toward the wind; in the direction from which the wind is blowing.
The yacht tacked windward to gain speed.
Synonyme
to windward
into the wind
on the wind
toward the wind