1. (n.) The point or side from which the wind blows; as, to ply to the windward; -- opposed to leeward.

2. (a.) Situated toward the point from which the wind blows; as, the Windward Islands.

3. (adv.) Toward the wind; in the direction from which the wind blows.

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