windward
(adjective) on the side exposed to the wind; “the windward islands”
windward, downwind
(adverb) toward the wind; “they were sailing windward”
windward
(noun) the side of something that is toward the wind
windward
(noun) the direction from which the wind is coming
Source: WordNet® 3.1
windward (comparative more windward, superlative most windward)
Towards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.
On the side exposed to the wind.
• upwind
• leeward
windward (not comparable)
In a direction from which the wind blows, against or towards the wind.
windward
The direction from which the wind blows.
The side receiving the wind's force.
Source: Wiktionary
Wind"ward, n.
Definition: The point or side from which the wind blows; as, to ply to the windward; -- opposed to Ant: leeward. To lay an anchor to the windward, a figurative expression, signifying to adopt precautionary or anticipatory measures for success or security.
Wind"ward, a.
Definition: Situated toward the point from which the wind blows; as, the Windward Islands.
Wind"ward, adv.
Definition: Toward the wind; in the direction from which the wind blows.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
14 March 2025
(noun) the relation between two different kinds of organisms in which one receives benefits from the other by causing damage to it (usually not fatal damage)
The world’s most expensive coffee costs more than US$700 per kilogram. Asian palm civet – a cat-like creature in Indonesia, eats fruits, including select coffee cherries. It excretes partially digested seeds that produce a smooth, less acidic brew of coffee called kopi luwak.
