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windward side [2 records]

Record 1 2017-11-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

The portion of the side of a ... region which faces the wind.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Partie d'une région située face au vent.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física de la atmósfera
DEF

Parte de [...] una región de cara al viento.

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Record 2 2000-09-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
DEF

The weather side of a sail. It is the opposite side to leeward.

CONT

When the boat sails against the wind pressure comes against the windward side, pushing, while a pulling vacuum exists on the lee side.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
DEF

Face de la voile qui reçoit le vent.

CONT

Dans l'écoulement laminaire, on assiste à deux phénomènes. L'un sur la face de la voile directement attaquée par le vent apparent ou intrados, l'autre sur la face sous le vent.

Spanish

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