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I . windward [ˈwɪn(d)wəd, Am -wɚd] NAUT ADJ

windward side:

windward

II . windward [ˈwɪn(d)wəd, Am -wɚd] NAUT ADV

to sail [to] windward

płynąć [lub żeglować] pod wiatr

Usage examples with windward

to sail [to] windward

płynąć [lub żeglować] pod wiatr

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English

On a vessel, however, the windward rail is the one the wind is hitting first, or the one most upwind. en.wikipedia.org

One of the privateers was driven ashore on the windward side of the island, losing 82 men. en.wikipedia.org

Sand carried by high winds has caused erosion on all islands, especially the windward ones. en.wikipedia.org

As his arrival was to the windward, he was able to cover the arrival of the remaining convoy ships. en.wikipedia.org

This small windward community is located near the eastern end of the island, and the climate is dry. en.wikipedia.org

When under way, the pump can be used to fill the windward side, while the lee side is allowed to drain. en.wikipedia.org

However, the ferocity of the gale forced them to retreat windward and lie-to until morning. en.wikipedia.org

This means that its windward sheet is tight holding the sail to windward. en.wikipedia.org

The windward vessel is normally the more maneuverable vessel. en.wikipedia.org

The windward gate less often used due to the difficulties in managing right-of-way around the right gate whose subtlies are understood mostly by match racers. en.wikipedia.org

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