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Windward

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈwɪndwə(ɹ)d

Definitions

  1. The direction from which the wind blows.
  2. The side receiving the wind's force.

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Examples

“A vessel has the weather gage of another when she is to windward of her. A weatherly ship is one that works well to windward, making but little leeway.”

CEFR level

C2
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This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

Windward Islander Windward Islands Windward Isles windward of the law Windward Passage Windwardly

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