windward
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/ˈwɪndwərd/
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/ˈwɪndwəd/
towards the side where the wind is coming from
We sailed windward to reach the other side of the lake.
facing the direction where the wind is coming from
The windward side of the mountain gets more snow.
the direction or side where the wind is coming from
We need to sail upwind to reach our destination.