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windward

UK
/ˈwɪndwəd/
US
/ˈwɪndwərd/
windwardnoun
windwards
pl
UK
/ˈwɪndwəd/
US
/ˈwɪndwɚd/
Translations
наветренная сторона
The windward side of the mountain receives more rainfall.
Наветренная сторона горы получает больше осадков.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
weather side
windward side
upwind
windwardadjective
more windward
Comp.
most windward
Super.
UK
/ˈwɪndwəd/
US
/ˈwɪndwərd/
Translations
The windward side of the island receives more rainfall.
Наветренная сторона острова получает больше осадков.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
facing the wind
toward the wind
upwind
Antonyms
leeward
windwardadverb
Definitions
Toward the wind; in the direction from which the wind is blowing.
The yacht tacked windward to gain speed.
Synonyms
upwind
to windward
into the wind
on the wind
toward the wind
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