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Windward
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Meanings of Windward
Adjective
- Going towards the wind.
- The side that is facing the wind.
Noun
- The way the wind comes from.
- The side that gets the wind.
Adverb
- In the direction where the wind is coming from.
Explanation of the word: Windward
Windward means the side of something that the wind is blowing towards. If you are standing on a hill and the wind is coming from the front, that side is the windward side.
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Translations for the word: Windward
hindi
वायु की दिशा (vayu ki disha)
vayu ki disha
हवा की दिशा में (hawa ki disha mein)
hawa ki disha mein
हवा के सामने (hawa ke saamne)
hawa ke saamne
Synonyms for the word: Windward
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Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Windward
What does 'windward' mean?
'Windward' means the direction from which the wind is coming. If you are on a boat, the windward side is the side that faces the wind.
How do you pronounce 'windward'?
'Windward' is pronounced as 'wind-werd'.
What is the origin of the word 'windward'?
The word 'windward' comes from Old English, where 'wind' means wind and 'weard' means guard or direction.
What is the meaning of 'windward' in Hindi?
The word 'windward' in Hindi is 'हवा की दिशा में' (Havā kī diśā mein).