windward

(Anglais)

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.

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈwɪndwə(ɹ)d/

Étymologie (Anglais)

From wind + -ward.

Concepts

côté du vent

au vent

auvent

contre le vent

au vent de

Synonymes

exposed to the wind

weather

downwind

upwind

windy

start of the gale

against

the windward

leeward

wind

windward side

Traductions

barlovento

sopravento

sopravvento

sobrevent

Luv

nawietrzny

barlavento

luvwärts

bovenwinds

προσήνεμως

windwärts

luvwärts gelegen

über dem Winde gelegen

im Wind gelegen

gegen den Wind gelegen