windward

Etymology

wind + -ward

adj

1. Towards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.
   The windward boat must give way to the leeward boat.
2. On the side exposed to the wind.
   the windward bedroom.

adv

1. In a direction from which the wind blows, against or towards the wind.
   We beat our way windward.

noun

1. The direction from which the wind blows.
   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. 1840, Richard Henry Dana, Two Years before the Mast
2. The side receiving the wind's force.