to windward

wind·ward

W0174200 (wĭnd′wərd)adj. & adv. On or toward the side from which the wind is blowing.n. The windward side or quarter.Idiom: to windward Into or to an advantageous posture or position.

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to windward - the side toward the wind weather side, windward side, weatherboardwindward - the direction from which the wind is coming

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obsolete To or into a more advantageous position in respect of something or some situation. An allusion to sailing (in which it is still used literally), in which it is most advantageous to be on or toward the side from which the wind is blowing. The company's many lawyers have ensured that it remains to windward of the new tax laws.See also: of, windward

to windward

Toward an advantageous position, as in We were hoping to get to windward of the situation. This expression transfers the nautical meaning of the phrase, "move in the direction from which the wind blows," to other kinds of undertaking. Its figurative use dates from the late 1700s. See also: windward

to windward

Into or to an advantageous posture or position.See also: windward

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noun the side toward the wind

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