windward

English

/ˈwɪndwə(ɹ)d/, /ˈwɪnə(ɹ)d/

adj
Definitions
  • Towards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.
  • On the side exposed to the wind.

Etymology

Suffix from English wind (curve, coil, bend).

Origin

English

wind

Gloss

curve, coil, bend

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

曲

Emoji

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