Windward

noun

/ˈwɪndwə(ɹ)d/

Word Frequency: 0.9

Definitions

1.nounThe direction from which the wind blows.

2.nounThe side receiving the wind's force.

3.adjectiveTowards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.

4.adjectiveOn the side exposed to the wind.

5.adverbIn a direction from which the wind blows, against or towards the wind.

"We beat our way windward."

The Daily Word NerdA new word, a puzzle, and a fun fact — free in your inbox every morning.

Free forever · unsubscribe anytime · all 14 newsletters

That email did not go through — please check it and try again.