to windward

• Seemannssprachlich die Richtung, aus der der Wind weht, bzw. die dem Wind zugewandte Seite eines Schiffes oder Objekts.

A nautical term referring to the direction from which the wind is blowing; the side or direction facing the wind.

1. Direction of the windC1formal

   Situated or moving toward the direction from which the wind is blowing.

   Luvseite

   • The ship sailed to windward to avoid the storm.
   • They positioned the tent to windward of the fire.
   • The birds flew to windward, using the wind to their advantage.