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comparative more windward, superlative most windward
Towards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing. examples
On the side exposed to the wind. examples
not comparable
In a direction from which the wind blows, against or towards the wind. examples
The direction from which the wind blows. quotations examples
A vessel has the weather gage of another when she is to windward of her. A weatherly ship is one that works well to windward, making but little leeway.
1840, Richard Henry Dana, Two Years before the Mast
The side receiving the wind's force. examples