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windwards en · ADV

Etymology

From wind + -wards.

Meanings

1. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of windward.
   alt of windward
   • The sequence of the manoeuvre is the followingː Head up to close-hauled, cleat the jib, shoot up head to wind to slow down, bear away with jib backed, release mainsheet, steer windwards delicately til the boat settles down. 2015, Alexander Meyer, Learn to Sail with Captain Sailnator:

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