How to pronounce “windward”

Meaning

• [Adjective]
• Towards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.
• On the side exposed to the wind.
• (figurative) In a position of advantage or superiority.
• [Adverb]
• In a direction from which the wind blows, against or towards the wind.
• [Noun]
• The direction from which the wind blows.
• The side receiving the wind's force.

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