windward
/ˈwɪndwə(ɹ)d/ adjective C2- Towards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing. · The windward boat must give way to the leeward boat.
- On the side exposed to the wind. · the windward bedroom
- In a position of advantage or superiority.
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“Belay.” This order was also executed; and the vessel passed, as Dantès had predicted, twenty fathoms to windward.
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