windward

Betekenis (Engels)

Adj

1. Towards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.
2. On the side exposed to the wind.
3. (figuratively) In a position of advantage or superiority.

Adv

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

Noun

1. The direction from which the wind blows.
2. The side receiving the wind's force.

Sinonieme

exposed to the wind

weather

downwind

upwind

windy

start of the gale

against

the windward

leeward

wind

windward side

Vertalings

barlovento

sopravento

sopravvento

sobrevent

Luv

barlavento

bovenwinds

au vent

luvwärts

προσήνεμως

côté du vent

im Wind gelegen

über dem Winde gelegen

windwärts

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/ˈwɪndwə(ɹ)d/

Etimologie (Engels)

From wind + -ward.