windward

adjective (windward); adverb (windward); noun (the windward — the side facing the wind)

«windward» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Windward means on the side facing the wind, the side the wind blows onto. tree →

In the lessons

In geography lessons it explains rain: the windward side of mountains gets more rain, while the leeward side is drier (a rain shadow). In sailing it names the side facing the wind. Phrases: the windward side, to windward, Windward Islands.

Examples

The windward side of the mountain is green and wet. tree →
The leeward side is in a rain shadow and is drier. tree →
The sailors steered to windward. tree →
Waves are bigger on the windward shore. tree →
The Windward Islands are in the Caribbean. tree →
Trees on the windward side grow bent. tree →

Note

Opposite: leeward (said LOO-ard by sailors). Similar to upwind. Key geography idea: relief rainfall falls on the windward side.

On Mova

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