windward

Significat (Anglès)

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.

Conceptes

sobrevent

Sinònims

exposed to the wind

weather

downwind

upwind

windy

start of the gale

against

the windward

leeward

wind

windward side

Traduccions

barlovento

sopravvento

sopravento

Luv

barlavento

au vent

luvwärts

προσήνεμως

côté du vent

bovenwinds

im Wind gelegen

Luvseite

über dem Winde

über dem Winde gelegen

Pronunciat com a (IPA)

/ˈwɪndwə(ɹ)d/

Etimologia (Anglès)

From wind + -ward.