windward side

ˈwɪndwərd saɪd

Definition

Definition of windward side - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

geographyside of something facing the wind

The windward side of the island receives more rain.
The windward side of the mountain is colder.
Plants on the windward side grow stronger.

upwind

weather side

windward

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Expressions with windward

to windward

adv.

toward the side from which the wind is blowing

The boat sailed to windward to avoid the rocks.

anchor to windward

precaution taken to prevent possible trouble

He kept extra savings as an anchor to windward.

lay an anchor to the windward

take precautionary actions to ensure success or security

They decided to lay an anchor to the windward before the storm hit.

beat to windward

sail a zigzag course against the wind

The crew had to beat to windward to reach the harbor.

Expressions with side

other side

opposite side of a physical object or location

She walked to the other side of the street.

blind side

side that is not within one's field of vision

He was hit from his blind side during the game..

bright side

positive aspect of a difficult situation

Even in failure, there's always a bright side.

side with

align with a person or group in a conflict

She decided to side with her friend during the argument.

by one's side

adv.

physically next to someone

She kept her dog by her side during the walk.

on one's side

adv.

supporting or advocating for someone

She is always on my side during arguments.

on someone's side

adj.

supporting someone's opinions or interests

She is always on her brother's side during arguments.

focus on the bright side

think about the good parts of a situation

Even after losing, she focused on the bright side.

on the plus side

exp.

positively from a favorable view or perspective

On the plus side, the weather was perfect for the picnic.

on the side

adv.

in addition to one's main activity or job

She teaches yoga classes on the side.

Terms with windward side included in their meaning

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luff

maritime

windward side of a ship or boat

weatherboard

maritime

the windward side of a vessel

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French:côté au vent, ...
German:Luvseite, ...
Italian:lato sopravento, ...
Spanish:barlovento, ...
Portuguese:lado de barlavento, ...
Chinese:迎风面, ...
Japanese:風上側, ...
Arabic:جانِب مُواجِه لِلرّيح, ...
Hebrew:הַצַּד הַפּוֹנֶה לָרוּחַ, ...
Russian:наветренная сторона, ...
Ukrainian:навіть сторона, ...
Hindi:हवामुखी पक्ष, ...
Bengali:বাতাসমুখী দিক, ...
Catalan:costat de sotavent, ...
Czech:návětrná strana, ...
Danish:vindsiden, ...
Dutch:loefzijde, ...
Greek:ανεμόπλευρα, ...
Hungarian:szél felőli oldal, ...
Khmer:ផ្នែកបែរមុខទៅខ្យល់, ...
Korean:바람받이 쪽, ...
Persian:سمت بادگیر, ...
Polish:strona nawietrzna, ...
Portuguese (BR):lado de barlavento, ...
Romanian:partea dinspre vânt, ...
Swedish:lovartssida, ...
Thai:ด้านรับลม, ...
Turkish:rüzgar tarafı, ...
Vietnamese:phía đón gió, ...

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Definition of windward side - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

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