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windward

UK
/ˈwɪndwəd/
US
/ˈwɪndwərd/

Translations

windwardnoun
windwards
pl
UK
/ˈwɪndwəd/
US
/ˈwɪndwɚd/
côté au ventTerme de navigation et de géographie.
The sailors adjusted the sails to face the windward side.
Les marins ont réglé les voiles pour faire face au côté au vent.
Synonyms
weather side
windward side
upwind
windwardadjective
more windward
Comp.
most windward
Super.
UK
/ˈwɪndwəd/
US
/ˈwɪndwərd/
au ventEmploi surtout en navigation et en géographie.
The windward side of the island receives more rainfall than the leeward side.
Le côté au vent de l’île reçoit plus de pluie que le côté sous le vent.
Synonyms
facing the wind
toward the wind
upwind
Antonyms
leeward
windwardadverb
au ventEmploi surtout en navigation.
The yacht tacked windward to gain speed.
Le yacht a lofé au vent pour gagner de la vitesse.
Synonyms
upwind
to windward
into the wind
on the wind
toward the wind

Definitions

windwardnoun
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.
windwardadjective
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.
windwardadverb
Toward the wind; in the direction from which the wind is blowing.
The yacht tacked windward to gain speed.
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