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.

Concepten

bovenwinds

loef

loefwaarts

windwaarts

loefzijdig

Synoniemen

exposed to the wind

weather

downwind

upwind

windy

start of the gale

against

the windward

leeward

wind

windward side

Vertalingen

barlovento

sopravento

sopravvento

Luv

sobrevent

barlavento

luvwärts

προσήνεμως

au vent

côté du vent

über dem Winde gelegen

windwärts

im Wind gelegen

luvwärts gelegen

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/ˈwɪndwə(ɹ)d/

Etymologie (Engels)

From wind + -ward.