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windward

The correct spelling is windward.

How to pronounce windward

noun

IPA: /ˈwɪndwə(ɹ)d/

Say it like: Win-dwa-rd

The correct spelling is windward. The direction from which the wind blows. For example: "We beat our way windward."

Usage Examples

We beat our way windward.

Meanings

noun

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

adjective

  1. 1.Towards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.
  2. 2.On the side exposed to the wind.

adverb

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

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