Windward vs. Leeward

Windwardadjective

Towards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.

Windwardadjective

On the side exposed to the wind.

Windwardadverb

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

Windwardnoun

The direction from which the wind blows.

Windwardnoun

The side receiving the wind's force.

Windwardnoun

The point or side from which the wind blows; as, to ply to the windward; - opposed to leeward.

Windwardadjective

Situated toward the point from which the wind blows; as, the Windward Islands.

Windwardadverb

Toward the wind; in the direction from which the wind blows.

Windwardnoun

the direction from which the wind is coming

Windwardadjective

on the side exposed to the wind;

Windwardadverb

away from the wind;

Windwardadjective

facing the wind or on the side facing the wind

Windwardadverb

facing the wind or on the side facing the wind

Windwardnoun

the side or direction from which the wind is blowing

Leewardadjective

On the side sheltered from the wind; in that direction.

Leewardadverb

Away from the direction from which the wind is blowing. Downwind.

Leewardadjective

Pertaining to, or in the direction of, the part or side toward which the wind blows; - opposed to windward; as, a leeward berth; a leeward ship.

Leewardnoun

the direction in which the wind is blowing

Leewardnoun

the side of something that is sheltered from the wind

Leewardadjective

on the side away from the wind;

Leewardadverb

toward the wind;

Leewardadjective

on or towards the side sheltered from the wind; downwind

Leewardadverb

on or towards the side sheltered from the wind; downwind

Leewardnoun

the side sheltered or away from the wind