Wind"-suck`ing, n. (Far.) A vicious habit of a horse, consisting in the
swallowing of air; — usually associated with crib-biting, or cribbing.
See Cribbing, 4.
Wind"tight` (?), a. So tight as to prevent the passing through of wind.
Bp. Hall.
Wind"ward (?), n. The point or side from which the wind blows; as, to
ply to the windward; — opposed to leeward.
To lay an anchor to the windward, a figurative expression, signifying
to adopt precautionary or anticipatory measures for success or
security.
Wind"ward, a. Situated toward the point from which the wind blows; as,
the Windward Islands.
Wind"ward, adv. Toward the wind; in the direction from which the wind
blows.