'Windward' definitions:

Definition of 'windward'

(from WordNet)
adverb
Away from the wind; "they were sailing windward" [syn: windward, downwind] [ant: leeward, upwind]
adjective
On the side exposed to the wind; "the windward islands" [ant: leeward]
noun
The direction from which the wind is coming [ant: leeward]
noun
The side of something that is toward the wind [ant: lee, lee side, leeward]

Definition of 'Windward'

From: GCIDE
  • Windward \Wind"ward\, n. The point or side from which the wind blows; as, to ply to the windward; -- opposed to leeward. [1913 Webster]
  • To lay an anchor to the windward, a figurative expression, signifying to adopt precautionary or anticipatory measures for success or security. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Windward'

From: GCIDE
  • Windward \Wind"ward\, a. Situated toward the point from which the wind blows; as, the Windward Islands. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Windward'

From: GCIDE
  • Windward \Wind"ward\, adv. Toward the wind; in the direction from which the wind blows. [1913 Webster]