WINDWARD, noun [wind and ward.] The point from which the wind blows; as, to ply to the windward WINDWARD, adjective [wind and ward.] Being on the side towards the point from which the wind blows; as the windward shrouds. WINDWARD, adverb Towards the wind.
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