windward side

Examples (20)

• The boat tilted heavily to the windward side.
• The ship sailed on the windward side to catch the breeze.
• Sailors must adjust their weight to the windward side when tacking.
• Visitors often prefer the windward side of the island for its cooler air.
• The waves crashed against the windward side of the ship.
• The windward side of the mountain receives more rainfall.
• During the storm, we sought shelter on the windward side of the island.
• We had to secure the tent on the windward side to prevent it from blowing away.
• The spray from the sea drenched the windward side of the deck.
• The architect designed the building with fewer windows on its windward side.
• The architect designed the building to take advantage of the prevailing winds on the windward side.
• Sailors must constantly adjust the sails to optimize the windward side advantage.
• The sails were taut, pulling the vessel towards the windward side.
• During the storm, the windward side of the house took the brunt of the impact.
• Fishermen often anchor their boats on the leeward side, but can still be affected by conditions on the windward side.
• Look at the trees; their branches are bent on the windward side due to constant strong winds.
• The windward side of the mountain received significantly more rainfall.
• The captain ordered the crew to check the rigging on the windward side.
• The rescue team approached the stranded vessel from its windward side to avoid being hit by debris.
• The windward side of the dune was much steeper than the leeward side.