What is another word for to windward?
Pronunciation: [tə wˈɪndwəd] (IPA) 
"To windward" is a nautical term that refers to the side of a vessel that is facing the wind. Some synonyms for this term include windward, upwind, against the wind, toward the wind, and to the weather. These words all emphasize the direction from which the wind is blowing, and they are typically used to describe the position of a ship relative to the wind. Other related terms that are often used in nautical settings include leeward (the side of the ship that is sheltered from the wind), downwind (the direction in which the wind is blowing), and weather (the conditions outside, particularly with regard to wind and precipitation).
