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windward

UK
/ˈwɪndwəd/
US
/ˈwɪndwərd/

Translations

windwardnoun
windwards
pl
UK
/ˈwɪndwəd/
US
/ˈwɪndwɚd/
наветренная сторона
The windward side of the mountain receives more rainfall.
Наветренная сторона горы получает больше осадков.
Synonyms
weather side
windward side
upwind
windwardadjective
more windward
Comp.
most windward
Super.
UK
/ˈwɪndwəd/
US
/ˈwɪndwərd/
The windward side of the island receives more rainfall.
Наветренная сторона острова получает больше осадков.
Synonyms
facing the wind
toward the wind
upwind
Antonyms
leeward
windwardadverb
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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