Windward Definition & Meaning
windward
- adverb
- away from the wind; "they were sailing windward"
- adjective
- on the side exposed to the wind; "the windward islands"
- noun
- the direction from which the wind is coming
- the side of something that is toward the wind
"Windward" in song lyrics
See how windward is used in real songs:
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"doubletree alpharetta windward"
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Words that rhyme with windward
Usage tips for "windward"
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