Hypertext Webster Gateway: "windward"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Windward \Wind"ward\, n.
The point or side from which the wind blows; as, to ply to
the windward; -- opposed to {leeward}.
{To lay an anchor to the windward}, a figurative expression,
signifying to adopt precautionary or anticipatory measures
for success or security.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Windward \Wind"ward\, a.
Situated toward the point from which the wind blows; as, the
Windward Islands.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Windward \Wind"ward\, adv.
Toward the wind; in the direction from which the wind blows.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
windward
adj : on the side exposed to the wind; "the windward islands"
[ant: {leeward}]
n : the direction from which the wind is coming [ant: {leeward}]
adv : away from the wind; "they were sailing windward" [syn: {downwind}]
[ant: {leeward}, {leeward}]
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