windward

• Relativo ao lado de onde o vento sopra; voltado para o vento, situado contra o vento.

Relating to the side from which the wind is blowing; facing the wind.

1. Exposed to the windC1formal

   Located on the side from which the wind is blowing; facing the wind.

   Barlavento

   • The windward side of the mountain receives more rainfall.
   • Sailors prefer to anchor on the windward side of the island for safety.
   • The windward coast is often cooler and more humid.

   Sinônimosupwindweatherwindward side

   Antônimosleewardsheltered

• Advérbio que significa 'na direção de onde o vento sopra' ou 'no lado exposto ao vento'. É usado principalmente em contextos marítimos e meteorológicos para descrever posição ou movimento em relação ao vento.

An adverb meaning 'toward the direction from which the wind is blowing' or 'on the side exposed to the wind.' It is primarily used in nautical and meteorological contexts to describe position or movement relative to the wind.

1. Direction relative to windC1formal

   In the direction from which the wind is blowing; towards the source of the wind.

   A barlavento

   • The ship sailed windward to avoid the storm.
   • They moved windward to catch the fresh breeze.
   • The birds flew windward, following the air currents.

   Sinônimosupwind

   Antônimosdownwindleeward

• Substantivo que designa a direção de onde o vento sopra ou o lado de algo voltado para o vento. Em contextos náuticos, é o lado do navio exposto ao vento, em oposição ao lado sotavento.

A noun referring to the direction from which the wind is coming, or the side of something that faces the wind.

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1. Direction of wind originC1formal

   The direction from which the wind is blowing.

   Barlavento

   • The sailors turned the boat towards the windward.
   • We need to determine the windward before setting the sails.
   • The windward side of the island receives more rain.

   Sinônimosweatherweather side

   Antônimosdownwindleeward

2. Side facing the windC1formal

   The side of an object or area that is exposed to the wind.

   Barlavento

   • The windward side of the house is colder in winter.
   • Plants on the windward slope grow differently due to constant wind.
   • The ship's windward rail was covered in salt spray.

   Sinônimosweather sidewindward side

   Antônimosleeward