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Definition of Windwards

Windward
Windward Wind"ward, n. The point or side from which the wind blows; as, to ply to the windward; -- opposed to leeward. To lay an anchor to the windward, a figurative expression, signifying to adopt precautionary or anticipatory measures for success or security.
Windward
Windward Wind"ward, a. Situated toward the point from which the wind blows; as, the Windward Islands.
Windward
Windward Wind"ward, adv. Toward the wind; in the direction from which the wind blows.

Meaning of Windwards from wikipedia

- The Windward Islands are the southern, generally larger islands of the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean islands or the West Indies. Located approximately...
- geography and seamanship, windward (/ˈwɪndwərd, ˈwɪnərd/) and leeward (/ˈliːwərd, ˈljuːərd/) are directions relative to the wind. Windward is upwind from the...
- Look to Windward is a science fiction novel by Scottish writer Iain M. Banks, first published in 2000. It is Banks' sixth published novel to feature the...
- "Sasha", the girlfriend of Jess Mariano's estranged father as part of the Windward Circle backdoor pilot which did not go forward. Fenn did not return as...
- Windward P****age (French: P****age au Vent; Spanish: Paso de los Vientos) is a strait in the Caribbean Sea, between the islands of Cuba and Hispaniola....
- Raises Sponsorship for Windwards Under-19 Cricket". St Vincent Times. Retrieved 5 July 2024. Webmaster (24 May 2024). "Windwards Cricket Board to push...
- Hawaii—the 50th state of the United States. The eight major islands of Hawaii (Windward Islands) are listed above. All except Kaho'olawe are inhabited. The state...
- Winair (short for Windward Islands Airways International NV) is a government-owned Dutch regional airline based in Sint Maarten. Founded in 1961 by Georges...
- Windward School is an independent school in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, accredited by the Western ****ociation of Schools and...
- more southerly part of this chain, starting with Dominica, is called the Windward Islands. Dominica was initially considered a part of the Leeward Islands...