windward

wind +‎ -ward

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈwɪndwəd/
• (UK nautical) IPA^(key): /ˈwɪnəd/

windward (comparative more windward, superlative most windward)

1. Towards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.
2. On the side exposed to the wind.

• upwind

• leeward

• Windward Islands

windward (not comparable)

1. In a direction from which the wind blows, against or towards the wind.

   We beat our way windward.

windward

1. The direction from which the wind blows.
   • 1840, Richard Henry Dana, Two Years before the Mast

     A vessel has the weather gage of another when she is to windward of her. A weatherly ship is one that works well to windward, making but little leeway.

2. The side receiving the wind's force.

• weather gauge