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Hasil cari dari kata atau frase: windward (0.00811 detik)
Found 2 items, similar to windward.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: windward
windward
adj : on the side exposed to the wind;
“the windward islands”
[ant:
leeward]
windward
n : the direction from which the wind is coming [ant:
leeward]
windward
adv : away from the wind;
“they were sailing windward” [syn:
downwind]
[ant:
leeward,
leeward]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Windward
Windward
\Wind"ward\, n.
The point or side from which the wind blows; as, to ply to
the windward; -- opposed to
leeward.
[1913 Webster]
To lay an anchor to the windward, a figurative expression,
signifying to adopt precautionary or anticipatory measures
for success or security.
[1913 Webster]
Windward
\Wind"ward\, a.
Situated toward the point from which the wind blows; as, the
Windward Islands.
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Windward
\Wind"ward\, adv.
Toward the wind; in the direction from which the wind blows.
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